Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018713
Minnesota RFP for Glass Beads and Wet Reflective Elements for Traffic Paint
Posted
September 17, 2026
Respond By
September 30, 2026
Identifier
2000018713
NAICS
424950, 423840
Minnesota is seeking to establish a statewide contract for glass beads and wet reflective elements used in traffic paint for all State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) Members. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Admin/State Procurement, Office of State Procurement, Commissioner of Administration - OEMs and Vendors: - Potters (manufacturer of VisiMax Plus, VisiUltra, VisiUltra 455) - 3M (manufacturer of All Weather Elements Series 70 and 90) - Products Requested: - Standard Glass Beads (M247, Type 1) in 50 lb bags and 2,000 lb containers - Utah Blend Glass Beads (M247, at least 40% direct melt) in 50 lb bags and 2,000 lb containers - Wet Reflective Elements for multi-component liquid and latex applications: - VisiMax Plus, Type IV (Potters) - VisiUltra (Potters) - VisiUltra 455 (Potters) - 3M All Weather Elements, Series 70 and 90 (3M) - Notable Requirements: - Products must meet MnDOT specifications and be on the MnDOT Approved/Qualified Products List - Packaging options: 50 lb bags or 2,000 lb containers - Shipping and distribution statewide, FOB destination, all fees included - Technical support and safety data sheets required - Responders must be OEMs, authorized representatives, or distributors and provide documentation - Compliance with Minnesota diversity, workforce, and equal pay certifications - Estimated annual contract value: $1,400,000 to $1,600,000 - Contract term: 2 years, with option to extend up to 36 months
Description
This is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the State of Minnesota to procure Glass Beads for Traffic Paint for all State Agencies and CPV Members under contract release # G-201(5). The contract includes shipping and distribution throughout the State of Minnesota and related customer services as specified. Orders will be placed on an as-needed basis with varying quantities. The contract term is anticipated from March 1, 2027, through February 29, 2029, with an option to extend up to an additional 36 months. The estimated contract value for one year ranges from $1,400,000 to $1,600,000.