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Hearing Protection Program Services

Saint Paul, MinnesotaMinnesota, USADue Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Client
Saint Paul, Minnesota
RFP Number
EXTRA-77684
Posted
10/8/2026
Category
Professional, Consulting, Administrative or Management Support Services
Budget
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Description

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The Department of Public Safety requests proposals to provide commercially off-the-shelf, battery-operated hearing protection products to state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture members in Minnesota. The awarded responder will assist in facilitating product orders under the Public Safety Officer Hearing Protection Program, supply products that fit inside the ear canal without requiring a fit test, include at least one set of ear tips per purchase, and provide order tracking numbers. Participation is restricted to registered onshore USA organizations performing offsite work. Responders must submit proposals online through the Supplier Portal by November 1, 2026, including Attachments A, B, D, E, and F, alongside the Exhibit D Price Schedule. Non-electronic and email responses will not be accepted. Prospective responders must email written questions to [email protected] by October 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM Central Time, and a pre-proposal meeting will occur on October 12, 2026. The contract term is for one year, and no minimum or maximum order volume is guaranteed.

Key solicitation details

AI-extracted from DPS_Hearing_Protection_Program.pdf, SWIFT_Event_18764_RFP_Content.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.

The Commissioner of Administration, acting on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, requests proposals to provide commercially off-the-shelf battery-operated hearing protection products to state agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) members in Minnesota. The awarded responder will assist in facilitating protective hearing product orders to qualified recipients under the Public Safety Officer Hearing Protection Program. Responders must be an OEM, Representativ…

Issued by
Department of Public Safety
RSVP for pre-proposal meeting
October 9,2026, 3:00 PM CST
Pre-proposal meeting
October 12, 2026 3:00 PM CT
Questions due
October 16, 2026 at 3:00 PM Central Time
Proposals due
October 28, 2026 15:00:00CDT
Anticipated evaluation completion
November 1, 2026
How to submit
Electronic via the SWIFT Supplier Portal
Submission details
Non-electronic and e-mail responses will not be accepted. Bids must be submitted online in the Supplier Portal by the specified Finish Time.
Contract term
One year
Place of performance
Minnesota
Insurance and bonding
Prior to contract execution, a responder receiving a contract award must comply with submittal requests, which may include a Certificate of Insurance.
Funding
2025 Session Laws, Chapter 14, §§ 4 and 12

How proposals are evaluated

Acceptance of State’s Terms and Conditions200 points
Attachment F: Order Processing200 points
Delivery Turnaround100 points
Cost Detail500 points
Preference Points (if applicable)120 points

Scope of work

  • Provide commercially off-the-shelf battery-operated hearing protection products
  • Assist in facilitating protective hearing product orders to qualified recipients
  • Provide order tracking numbers to the program contact to ensure orders are received
  • Supply products fitting inside the ear canal without requiring a fit test
  • Include a minimum of one set of ear tips with each purchase

Minimum qualifications

  • Must not be currently suspended or debarred
  • Must be an OEM, Representative, or Authorized Distributor of the products offered
  • Must meet all mandatory requirements listed under Exhibit C

Documents to include with the bid

  • Attachment A: Responder Declarations
  • Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Terms and Conditions
  • Attachment C: Cost Proposal
  • Attachment D: Responder Forms
  • Workforce Certification
  • Equal Pay Certificate Form
  • Attachment E: Additional Details
  • Attachment F: Order Processing
  • Exhibit D Price Schedule
  • Sample Transaction Documents

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