Concessionaire Services at Glendalough State Park

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*****THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal @ mn.gov/supplier*****

PURPOSE: The Department of Nature Resources (DNR) has a business opportunity and is requesting proposals to select a Contractor who can maximize the opportunities for all Minnesotans and visitors to the state to access and experience state park infrastructure in the ways allowed according to the park plan.  In return for direct access to guests of Glendalough State Park and use of the park property, the chosen contractor will be required to pay a minimum of 10% of gross sales to the State of Minnesota.

CONTRACT AMOUNT: The estimated total of gross revenue for the concessionaire services for one year is approximately $70,000.00. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum.

CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from May 1, 2025, through April 30, 2027, with the option to extend up to an additional eight (8) years in increments determined by the State.

QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions must be submitted in writing to cassandra.m.jensen@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, March 21, 2025.  All questions received by the due date and time will be responded to via an addendum.  Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the buyer listed above may result in the rejection of the response.

For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1.

Responders need to submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents:
1.        Attachment A: Responder Declarations
2.        Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions
3.        Attachment C: Cost Detail
4.        Attachment D: Responder Form
a.        Veteran-Owned Preference Form (If Applicable)
5.        Attachment E: Additional Information
6.        Exhibit D: Supplement 1 Reporting Requirements
7.        Exhibit H: Additional Information
a.        Certificate of Insurance
b.        List of Merchandise and food for Resale
c.        Minnesota Department of Health food license (If Applicable)
d.        Sample transaction reports

For contract opportunity assistance, please contact Apex Accelerators at the following email: apexaccelerator.adm@state.mn.us or https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/apexaccelerator/about/ for more information.

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