University of Minnesota Ionwave #10256.2026.09.06.mw Addendum 3

University of Minnesota Solicits RO and DI Water Tank Exchange Services for 65 Campus Systems

This opportunity involves the University of Minnesota Facilities Management seeking comprehensive Reverse Osmosis (RO) and De-ionized Water (DI) Tank Exchange Services for 65 systems across three campus districts. - Government Buyer: - University of Minnesota Facilities Management - Covers East Bank, Health Sciences, and St. Paul campus districts - Products/Services Requested: - Scheduled and on-demand exchange of RO and DI water tanks - Multiple tank types and sizes, including: - Charcoal tanks (e.g., 14" x 47", part number 193-RO0001) - Mixed Bed tanks (various sizes, e.g., 9" x 44", 14" x 47", part numbers such as 394-DI0001, 411-DI0002, 143-DI0002, etc.) - Carbon tanks (various sizes, e.g., 9" x 44", 14" x 47", part numbers such as 066-DI0001, 389-DI0001, etc.) - Duo Bed tanks (e.g., 14" x 47", part numbers 142-DI0002, 144-DI0001, etc.) - Quantities range from 1 to 14 per line item, with exchange frequencies from 2.2 to 52 times per year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must coordinate with district team managers and mark tanks with exchange dates - Adapt fittings and hoses to existing plumbing and monitoring devices - Provide a responsive, experienced workforce and manage access (keys/cards) - Responsible for quality assurance, customer communication, timely response, and environmental contamination handling - Contractor must obtain all necessary permits and cover training costs - Firm pricing required for first two years, with options for price adjustments in years three and four - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the RFP is open to qualified suppliers capable of meeting technical and operational requirements

Description

The University of Minnesota Facilities Management is seeking proposals for Reverse Osmosis (RO) and De-ionized Water (DI) Tank Exchange Services for 65 systems across three Twin Cities Campus Districts: East Bank, Health Sciences, and St. Paul. The services require a responsive and experienced workforce to complete tank exchanges as specified, including coordination with district team managers and adherence to schedules or on-demand requests. The project involves providing all activities required to complete the tank exchange services, with attention to quality assurance, customer communication, and timely response. The contract includes provisions for key/access card management, environmental contamination handling, and transition between contractors.

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