DNR State Fair Security Single Occupancy Lodging

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure single occupancy lodging accommodations for up to 15 attendees from August 21 to September 1, 2025, within the St Paul, Blaine, and Shoreview areas. All responses must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT portal by August 14, 2025, with no responses accepted through email or fax. Vendors are responsible for reviewing all attached event documentation and ensuring compliance with all specified requirements, as failure to respond to the latest event version may lead to bid rejection. The DNR will evaluate whether vendor proposals meet the outlined specifications, and only one purchase order will be issued per vendor, with payment made after receipt and approval of all items, with no partial payments allowed. The contract, valued between $18,000 and $30,000, is part of a solicitation identified as number 2000017397, under NAICS code 721110. The purpose of the contract is to secure lodging for a specific event, with the vendor responsible for adhering to all event-related requests. Questions should be directed to the designated buyer, and the DNR reserves the right to determine compliance with the contract specifications. The vendor's responsibilities include reviewing all attachments related to the event, and the contract emphasizes the importance of timely and complete responses to ensure eligibility for award.