Laboratory Consumables and Supplies

The State of Minnesota is seeking a contractor to provide laboratory consumables and supplies to all State Agencies and Cooperative Purchasing Venture Members on an as-needed basis. The contract term is anticipated to be from May 1, 2026, through April 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional 48 months. The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $1,000,000 to $1,200,000. The contractor will be required to provide equipment sales literature, technical data, or specifications, a user manual, or other documentation about the product upon request by the State, and at no cost to the State. Some key points to consider: • The State will consider responses for makes, models, or brands that have comparable quality, style, and performance characteristics. • Any alternates included in a response are subject to State approval. • The contractor must meet the Section 2 Authorized Distributor requirement detailed within Exhibit C: Specifications, Duties, and Scope of Work of the Sample Contract and Exhibits. • The contractor must submit an Exhibit D: Price Schedule by the due date and time specified in the RFP. • The contractor must submit a Retail Price List or Catalog by the due date and time specified in the RFP.