2026 Vertical IQ Subscription Renewal

This is a single source posting notification; there are no solicitation documents for download. Note: This posting is not a Request for Bid (“RFB”) or Request for Proposal (“RFP”).

The Department of Employment and Economic Development intends to partner with Vertical IQ, Inc. to renew its annual Vertical IQ Subscription for fiscal year 2026.

This renewal has been deemed a single source as Vertical IQ, Inc. is a nationally negotiated contract by America’s Small Business Development Center (ASBDC) for all Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) nationwide. And a committee was formed to evaluate products and there were no similar products as convenient or effective (creating reports that can be shared with clients with the ability to add additional data to co-brand and customize the report.

Looking specifically at the three vendors and their features in the comparison analysis below, only Vertical IQ is geared toward client facing interactions providing quick, actionable insights to prepare for client meetings.

If there are any concerns regarding this single source opportunity, please contact Paul Rammer at paul.rammer@state.mn.us prior to December 9, 2025 at 4:00 PM Central Time. Please include the reference number and title of the posting in the subject line. Or you may call the HelpLine at 651.296.2600 (MN Relay Service for persons with speech or hearing disabilities: 711 or 1.800.627.3529).