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Proposed, Adopted, Emergency, Expedited, Withdrawn, Vetoed Rules; Executive Orders; Appointments; Commissioners’ Orders; Revenue Notices;
Official Notices; State Grants & Loans; State Contracts; Non-State Public Bids, Contracts and Grants
Tuesday 19 January 2021Volume 45, Number 29
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Governor: Tim Walz (651) 201-3400
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787PageMinnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021(Cite 45 SR 787)
ContentsMinnesota Rules: Amendments and Additions......788
Executive OrdersOffice of the GovernorEmergencyExecutiveOrder21-04:ExtendingtheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergencyDeclaredinExecutiveOrder20-01...................................................................................789EmergencyExecutiveOrder21-05:ProtectingtheStateCapitolfromPotentialCivilUnrest.................................................................................................................................791
Official NoticesMinnesota Department of Health (MDH)Environmental Health Division, Environmental Surveillance and Assessment SectionREQUESTFORCOMMENTSonPossibleAmendmentstoRulesGoverningHealthRiskLimits,Minnesota Rules,Parts4717.7500and4717.7860..............................................792
Department of Human Services (DHS)Economic Assistance and Employment Supports DivisionMFIPTransitionalStandardwithSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgram(SNAP)TemporaryIncreaseinMaximumAllotmentsduetoCOVID-19January1st,2021toJune30th,2021............................................................................................................................793
Department of Human Services (DHS)Health Care AdministrationPublicNoticeRegardingChangestoPaymentRatesandMethodologies,andServicesundertheMedicalAssistanceProgram..............................................................................794
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)Environmental Analysis and Outcomes DivisionNoticeof2020TriennialStandardsReviewandRequestforPublicCommentontheNeedforAmendmentsandRevisionstoRulesGoverningWaterQuality,MinnesotaRuleschapters7050and7052.....................................................................................................794
State Grants & LoansDepartment of Labor and Industry (DLI)Apprenticeship MinnesotaNoticeofMinnesotaRegisteredApprenticeshipExpansion–SupportiveServicesProgramFunding..............................................................................................................................796
Department of Public SafetyOffice of Justice ProgramsRequestforProposals:CoronavirusEmergencySupplementalFunding(CESF)–CriminalJusticeSystemCOVID-19ResponseGrants.....................................................................797RequestforProposals:VAWASTOPSpecialProjects.....................................................797
State ContractsDepartment of AdministrationMMCAP InfuseNoticeofRequestforProposalsforPharmaceuticalsandOvertheCounterProducts.....798
Department of AgricultureNoticeofContractOpportunityforChemicalAnalysisforCyanazine,Atrazine,andAssociatedDegradates.......................................................................................................799
Minnesota Amateur Sports CommissionNational Sports CenterRequestforProposalsforaDehumidificationProjectfortheSuperRinkFacility...........799
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Non-ConstructionRelatedBidandContractingOpportunities.........................................800RequestforProposalsforRecordkeeperforDefinedContributionRetirement(DCR)andTax-ShelteredAnnuity(TSA)Programs............................................................................800NoticeofRequestforQualifications(RFQ)forArchitectural,Engineering,Owner’sRepresentative,RealEstateandotherProfessionalandTechnicalServicesforaMasterContract..............................................................................................................................801
Northeast Higher Education DistrictRequestforProposalsforaVendorforaBrandIdentitySystem.....................................801
Winona State UniversityRequestforProposalforDesignerSelectionforCampusUtilityTunnels........................802
Minnesota Historical Society RequestforBidsfortheMillCityMuseum(WashburnCrosbyAMillComplex)RuinsPreservation2021...............................................................................................................802
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)Engineering Services DivisionNoticesRegardingProfessional/Technical(P/T)Contracting...........................................803
Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsAnderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc.RequestforProposalsforaHistoricStructuresReportfortheTowerViewEstate..........803
MacDonald & Mack ArchitectsRequestforBidsforCathedralofOurMercifulSaviourRoofReplacementProject,515SecondAvenueNorthwest,Faribault,MN55021.............................................................804
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)NoticeofCallforBidsfor2021TaxiwayA/B&GApronReconstruction......................804
Middle St. Croix Watershed Management OrganizationRequestforLettersofInterestProposals–ProfessionalServicesforLegalandEngineeringConsultingServices...........................................................................................................805
788PageMinnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021(Cite 45 SR 788)
Minnesota Rules: Amendments and AdditionsNOTICE:HowtoFollowStateAgencyRulemakingintheStateRegisterTheStateRegisteristheofficialsource,andonlycompletelisting,forallstateagencyrulemakinginitsvariousstages.Stateagenciesare
requiredtopublishnoticeoftheirrulemakingactionintheStateRegister.PublishedeveryMonday,theStateRegistermakesiteasytofollowandparticipateintheimportantrulemakingprocess.Approximately80stateagencieshavetheauthoritytoissuerules.EachagencyisassignedspecificMinnesotaRulechapternumbers.Everyodd-numberedyeartheMinnesotaRulesarepublished.Supplementsarepublishedtoupdatethissetofrules.Generallyspeaking,proposedandadoptedexemptrulesdonotappearinthissetbecauseoftheirshort-termnature,butarepublishedintheStateRegister.
AnagencymustfirstsolicitCommentsonPlannedRulesorCommentsonPlannedRuleAmendmentsfromthepubliconthesubjectmatterofapossiblerulemakingproposalunderactiveconsiderationwithintheagency(MinnesotaStatutes§§14.101).ItdoesthisbypublishinganoticeintheStateRegisteratleast60daysbeforepublicationofanoticetoadoptoranoticeofhearing,orwithin60daysoftheeffectivedateofanynewstatutorygrantofrequiredrulemaking.
Whenrulesarefirstdrafted,stateagenciespublishthemasProposedRules,alongwithanoticeofhearing,oranoticeofintenttoadoptruleswithoutahearinginthecaseofnoncontroversialrules.Thisnoticeasksforcommentontherulesasproposed.Proposedemergencyrules,andwithdrawnproposedrules,arealsopublishedintheStateRegister.Afterproposedruleshavegonethroughthecommentperiod,andhavebeenrewrittenintotheirfinalform,theyagainappearintheStateRegisterasAdoptedRules.Thesefinaladoptedrulesarenotprintedintheirentirety,butonlythechangesmadesincetheirpublicationasProposedRules.Toseethefullrule,asadoptedandineffect,apersonsimplyneedstwoissuesoftheStateRegister,theissuetheruleappearedinasproposed,andlaterasadopted.
TheStateRegisterfeaturespartialandcumulativelistingsofrulesinthissectiononthefollowingschedule:issues#1-26inclusive(issue#26cumulativeforissues#1-26);issues#27-52inclusive(issue#52,cumulativeforissues#27-52or#53insomeyears).Asubjectmatterindexisupdatedweeklyandisavailableuponrequestfromtheeditor.ForcopiesorsubscriptionstotheStateRegister,[email protected]
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Pollution Control Agency7081.0130(adopted).....................................................................725
Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports6400.6000;.6700(adopted)..........................................................753
789PageMinnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021(Cite 45 SR 789)
Executive OrdersThegovernorhastheauthoritytoissuewrittenstatementsororders,calledExecutiveOrders.aswellas
EmergencyExecutiveOrders.Thegovernor'sauthorityisspecifiedintheConstitutionoftheStateofMinnesota,ArticleV,andin Minnesota Statutes§4.035.EmergencyExecutiveOrders,forprotectionfromanimminentthreattohealthandsafety,becomeeffectiveimmediately,arefiledwiththesecretaryofstate,andpublishedintheState Registerassoonaspossibleaftertheyareissued.OtherExecutiveOrdersbecomeeffective15daysafterpublicationintheState Registerandfilingwiththesecretaryofstate.Unlessotherwisespecified,anexecutiveorderexpires90daysafterthedatethegovernorwhoissuedtheordervacatesoffice.
Office of the GovernorEmergency Executive Order 21-04: Extending the COVID-19 Peacetime Emergency Declared in Executive Order 20-01
I, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota, bytheauthorityvestedinmebytheConstitutionandapplicablestatutes,issuethefollowingExecutiveOrder:
TheCOVID-19pandemiccontinuestopresentanunprecedentedandrapidlyevolvingchallengetoourState.TheWorldHealthOrganizationcharacterizedtheCOVID-19outbreakasapandemiconMarch11,2020.ThePresidentdeclaredanationalemergencyrelatedtoCOVID-19onMarch13,2020.Sincethen,andforthefirsttimeinhistory,thePresidenthasapprovedmajordisasterdeclarationsforallfiftystatesandtheDistrictofColumbia.Alongwiththesefederalactionsandtheactionsofstatesacrossthenation,MinnesotahastakenextraordinarystepstopreventandrespondtotheCOVID-19pandemic.
OnMarch13,2020,IissuedExecutiveOrder20-01anddeclaredapeacetimeemergencyunderMinnesotaStatutes2020,section12.31,subdivision2.OnMarch16,2020,theExecutiveCouncilapprovedanextensionofthepeacetimeemergency.AfternotifyingtheLegislature,onApril13,2020,May13,2020,June12,2020,July13,2020,August12,2020,September11,2020,October12,2020,November12,2020,andDecember14,2020,IissuedadditionalExecutiveOrdersextendingthepeacetimeemergency.InthisExecutiveOrder,thepeacetimeemergencydeclaredinExecutiveOrder20-01andextendedinExecutiveOrders20-35,20-53,20-75,20-78,20-83,20-89,20-92,20-97,and20-100isreferredtoasthe“COVID-19PeacetimeEmergency.”
AsaresultoftheCOVID-19pandemic,all50stateshavedeclaredstatesofemergency,and49ofthemareinplacetoday.ThisisbecauseCOVID-19casesanddeathscontinuetoproliferate.AccordingtotheUnitedStatesCentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention(“CDC”),morethan22millionpeoplehavebeeninfectedintheUnitedStates,resultinginover375,000deaths.Asithaswiththerestofthenation,theCOVID-19pandemiccontinuestotakeitstollonMinnesota.Minnesotahashadover438,000positiveCOVID-19cases,nearly23,000hospitalizations,andrecentlysurpassed5,700fatalities.DespiterecentdecreasesinthenumberofCOVID-19casesinMinnesota,wecontinuetobeinanareaofhighriskforfuturespread.Wemustremainvigilantinoureffortstopreservehospitalcapacityandpreventdeaths.
IhavenotedinpreviousexecutiveordersthattheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergencyopensourtoolboxtoallowustotakeswiftactiontoprotectthehealthandwell-beingofourfamilies,communities,andbusinesses.DuringtheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergency,IhaveexercisedexecutiveauthoritythroughnumerousexecutiveorderstoprovidereliefandfurtherprepareourStatefortheCOVID-19pandemic.Suchactionshaveincludedtheclosureofschoolsandimplementationofadistancelearningperiod;enhancedprotectionsforveteransinourveteranshomes;activationoftheNationalGuardtoassistinreliefefforts;measurestopreservepersonalprotectiveequipment;temporaryclosureofbars,restaurants,andotherplacesofpublicaccommodation;effortstoprovideeconomicreliefandstabilitytothoseimpactedbythepandemic;regulatorychangesallowingourstateagencies,healthcareproviders,andlicensingboardstoensurefastrelieftoMinnesotans;andordersrequiringMinnesotanstostayathomeandtowearfacecoveringsincertainsettings.Ourcollectiveactionshavesavedlives,butthethreatremains,andourworkmustcontinue.
InitsJanuary3,2021reporttoMinnesota,theWhiteHouseCoronavirusTaskForcenoted:“Mitigationmeasuresto
790Page Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021 (Cite 45 SR 790)
Executive Orderslimittransmissioninpersonalgatheringsneedongoingstrengthening,includingcontinuingtoaskMinnesotanstolimittravel,wearmasks,physicallydistance,andavoidgatheringsinbothpublicandprivatespaces,especiallyindoors.”Recently,thankstoMinnesotans’compliancewithpreviousexecutiveorders,manykeymetrics—includingCOVID-19deaths,newhospitalizations,dailycasenumbers,andtestpositivityrate—arenowbelowwheretheywereatthemostseverestagesofourlatefallandearlywintersurge.Toprotectourrecentprogressandavoidanothersurge,wecontinuetoneedstatewidecoordinationandresourcestofightthepandemic.Emergencypowersareessentialforquick,equitable,andsafedistributionofthevaccine.Thepeacetimeemergencyallowsout-of-statepharmaciststoaddcapacityforCOVID-19vaccineadministrationinMinnesotaandenablestimelyacquisitionofsuppliesandtechnology.TheStateEmergencyOperationsCenterprovidesongoingsupporttolocalgovernments,and—astheappropriationofsignificantpublicfundstofightthepandemicplainlyshows—localresourcescontinuetobeinadequatetoaddressthethreat.
InMinnesotaStatutes2020,section12.31,subdivision2(a),theMinnesotaLegislatureauthorizedtheGovernortodeclareapeacetimeemergencywhenanactofnatureendangerslifeandpropertyandlocalgovernmentresourcesareinadequatetohandlethesituation.WiththeapprovaloftheExecutiveCouncil,apeacetimeemergencymaycontinueforupto30days.MinnesotaStatutes2020,section12.31,subdivision2(b),providesthemechanismfortheGovernortoextendapeacetimeemergencybeyond30days.IftheGovernordeterminesaneedtoextendapeacetimeemergencydeclarationbeyond30days,andtheLegislatureisnotsittinginsession,theGovernormustissueacallimmediatelyconveningbothhousesoftheLegislature.TheLegislaturecommenceditsregularsessiononJanuary5,2021andiscurrentlysittinginsession.TheLegislaturemayterminateapeacetimeemergencyextendingbeyond30daysbyamajorityvoteofeachhouse.
Minnesotalawdoesnotclearlyimposeadditionalrequirementsforanextensionofapeacetimeemergencybeyondtheinitial30days.Giventheimportanceofthisdecision,Ipreviouslyconcludedthattheprudentcoursewastolimitsubsequentextensionsto30-dayincrementsandseektheExecutiveCouncil’sapprovalofsuchextensions.Icontinuethatcoursetoday.
Forthesereasons,Iorderasfollows:
1. IhavedeterminedthattheCOVID-19pandemic,anactofnature,continuestoendangerlifeandpropertyinMinnesota,andlocalresourcesareinadequatetoaddressthethreat.TheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergen-cymustthereforecontinue.
2. TheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergencyisextendedthroughFebruary12,2021,untilthisExecutiveOrderisrescindedbyproperauthority,oruntilitisterminatedbyamajorityvoteofeachhouseoftheLegislaturepursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes2020,section12.31,subdivision2(b),whicheveroccursearlier.
3. TheCOVID-19PeacetimeEmergencymaybefurtherextendedbyanexecutiveorderonorbeforeFebru-ary12,2021.
PursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes2020,section4.035,subdivision2,andsection12.32,thisExecutiveOrderiseffectiveimmediately.
AdeterminationthatanyprovisionofthisExecutiveOrderisinvalidwillnotaffecttheenforceabilityofanyotherprovisionofthisExecutiveOrder.Rather,theinvalidprovisionwillbemodifiedtotheextentnecessarysothatitisenforceable.
SignedonJanuary13,2021.
Tim WalzGovernor
FiledAccordingtoLaw:
Steve SimonSecretaryofState
791PageMinnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021(Cite 45 SR 791)
Executive OrdersApprovedbytheExecutiveCouncilonJanuary13,2021:
Alice Roberts-DavisSecretary,ExecutiveCouncil
Office of the GovernorEmergency Executive Order 21-05: Protecting the State Capitol from Potential Civil Unrest
I, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota,bytheauthorityvestedinmebytheConstitutionandapplicablestatutes,issuethefollowingExecutiveOrder:
Lastweek,violentprotestersattemptedaninsurrectionattheUnitedStatesCapitol.IncitedbythePresidentandenabledbymanypoliticalleaders,riotersstormedournation’sCapitolandconductedthefirstsiegeofthatbuildinginover200years.InSaintPaul,violentrhetoricechoedfromthestepsofourownStateCapitol.RecentreportsofplannedarmedprotestsaroundthecountryandatourStateCapitolmustbemetwithastrongandunequivocalresponse.Wewillnotcondoneviolence,andwewillprotectourStateCapitol.
TheMinnesotaStatePatrolisresponsibleforprovidingsecurityontheStateCapitolComplex.TheMinnesotaNationalGuardcansupplementtheStatePatrol’seffortstokeepthepeace,ensurepublicsafety,andallowforpeacefuldemonstrations.Baseduponmyearlierverbalorders,theNationalGuardhasalreadybegunpreparationsforpossiblecivilunrest.IntheeventofcivilunrestattheStateCapitol,ourresponsemayrequireactivationoftheNationalGuardtostateservice.
Forthesereasons,Iorderasfollows:
1. TheAdjutantGeneralmayordertostateactivedutythepersonnel,equipment,andfacilitiesneededtoprovidepublicsafetyservicesandsecurityassistancetotheStateCapitolComplexandnearbycommunitiesandgovernmentproperties.
2. TheAdjutantGeneralisauthorizedtoprocurethegoodsandservicesneededtoaccomplishthemission.
3. ThecostsofthisassistancewillbepaidfromthegeneralfundasallowedbyMinnesotaStatutes2020,section192.52.
ThisExecutiveOrderiseffectiveimmediatelyunderMinnesotaStatutes2020,section4.035,subdivision2.ItremainsineffectuntilsuchdateasNationalGuardresourcesarenolongerrequiredorJanuary27,2021,whicheveroccursearlier.
AdeterminationthatanyprovisionofthisExecutiveOrderisinvalidwillnotaffecttheenforceabilityofanyotherprovisionofthisExecutiveOrder.Rather,theinvalidprovisionwillbemodifiedtotheextentnecessarysothatitisenforceable.
SignedonJanuary13,2021.
Tim WalzGovernor
FiledAccordingtoLaw:
Steve SimonSecretaryofState
792Page Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021 (Cite 45 SR 792)
Official NoticesPursuant to Minnesota Statutes§§14.101,anagencymustfirstsolicitcommentsfromthepubliconthesubject
matterofapossiblerulemakingproposalunderactiveconsiderationwithintheagencybypublishinganoticeintheState Register atleast60daysbeforepublicationofanoticetoadoptoranoticeofhearing,andwithin60daysoftheeffectivedateofanynewstatutorygrantofrequiredrulemaking.
The State Registeralsopublishesotherofficialnoticesofstateagenciesandnon-stateagencies,includingnoticesofmeetingsandmattersofpublicinterest.
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)Environmental Health Division, Environmental Surveillance and Assessment Section
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS on Possible Amendments to Rules Governing Health Risk Limits, Minnesota Rules, Parts 4717.7500 and 4717.7860
Subject of Rules.TheMinnesotaDepartmentofHealth(MDH)requestscommentsonpossibleamendmentstorulesgoverningHealthRiskLimits(HRLs)forgroundwater.TheamendmentswilladdnewHRLvaluesorreplaceoutdatedHRLvaluesforgroundwatercontaminantstotheexistingHealthRiskLimitsTablesfoundinMinnesotaRules,parts4717.7500and4717.7860,plusanyrelatedchangesnecessarytoaccomplishthis.
Persons Affected.Thepossibleamendmentstotheruleswilllikelyaffectriskmanagersinpartnerstateandlocalagencies:theMinnesotaDepartmentofAgriculture(MDA),theMinnesotaPollutionControlAgency(MPCA),theMinnesotaDepartmentofNaturalResources(DNR),watersystemoperators,andlocalpublichealthagencies.PartneragenciesrelyonHRLvaluesasonestandardforenvironmentalassessmentandriskmanagementtoprotectgroundwaterresources.Industriesthatmanufactureorusetheidentifiedchemicalsandenvironmentalgroupsthatmonitorwaterqualityarealsoaffected.TheproposedamendmentsultimatelycouldaffectdrinkingwatersourcesforMinnesotanswhorelyongroundwaterastheirsourceofdrinkingwater.
Statutory Authority. TheGroundwaterProtectionActof1989(Minnesota Statutes,section103H.201)andMinnesota Statutes,section144.12,subdivision1(5),authorizeMDHtoadoptandrevisehealthrisklimitsforsubstancesdegradinggroundwater.The2001HealthStandardsStatute(Minnesota Statutes,section144.0751)specifiesadditionalrequirementsforestablishingsafedrinkingwaterstandards.
Public Comment.MDHisnowseekingcommentonthespecificwatercontaminantsandthecorrespondingvaluesthatweareconsideringfortheruleamendment.LinkstothechemicalsandvaluesarepostedonMDH’swebsiteatRules Amendments–Contaminants https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/risk/rules/water/chemicals.html.
MDHisalsoseekingcommentonthecumulativeregulatoryresultsfromaddingtheincrementalimpactoftheproposedruletootherstateandfederalrulesrelatedtothesamespecificpurpose.
InterestedpersonsorgroupsmaysubmitcommentsorinformationonthesepossiblerulesinwritingororallyuntilMDHpublishesanoticeofintenttoadoptamendmentsintheState Register.MDHwillnotpublishsuchanoticeuntilmorethan60dayshaveelapsedfromthedateofthisRequestforComments.Inaddition,MDHplanstoholdatleastonepublicmeetingtoreceivecommentandtoprovideadditionalinformationonpossibleamendments.MDHwillmakerelatedannouncementsviaitsemailsubscriptionservice.Furtherinformationonpossibleruleamendments,relatedpublicmeetings,andemailsubscriptionisavailableatRules Amendments – Overview and Links https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/environment/risk/rules/water/overview.html.
Rules Drafts.MDHhasnotyetdraftedthepossiblerulesamendments.
Agency Contact Person.Writtenororalcomments,questions,orrequeststoreceiveadraftoftheruleswhenavailableshouldbedirectedto:
793PageMinnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021(Cite 45 SR 793)
Official NoticesNancyRice
MinnesotaDepartmentofHealth625RobertStreetNorth
P.O.Box64975SaintPaul,MN55164-0975Phone:(651)201-4923
E-mail:[email protected]
Alternative Format.Uponrequest,thisRequestforCommentscanbemadeavailableinanalternativeformat,suchaslargeprint,braille,oraudio.Tomakesucharequest,pleasecontacttheagencycontactpersonattheaddressortelephonenumberlistedabove.
NOTE:Commentsreceivedinresponsetothisnoticewillnotnecessarilybeincludedintheformalrulemakingrecordsubmittedtotheadministrativelawjudgeifandwhenaproceedingtoadoptrulesisstarted.Theagencyisrequiredtosubmittothejudgeonlythosewrittencommentsreceivedinresponsetotherulesaftertheyareproposed.Ifyousubmitcommentsduringthedevelopmentoftherulesandyouwanttoensurethattheadministrativelawjudgereviewsthecomments,youshouldresubmitthecommentsaftertherulesareformallyproposed.
Dated: December18,2020 StevenDiaz,AssistantDivisionDirector EnvironmentalHealthDivision MinnesotaDepartmentofHealth
Department of Human Services (DHS)Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division
MFIP Transitional Standard with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Temporary Increase in Maximum Allotments due to COVID-19 January 1st, 2021 to June 30th, 2021
MinnesotaStatute256J.24,Subd.5arequirestheCommissionerofHumanServicestoadjustthefoodportionoftheMinnesotaFamilyInvestmentProgram(MFIP)TransitionalStandardinordertomaintaincompliancewiththefederalwaiverfromtheUnitedStatesDepartmentofAgriculture.ThestatutealsorequirestheCommissionerpublishtheadjustedTransitionalStandardforassistanceunitsizesonetoten.TheTransitionalStandardconsistsofacashandfoodportion.TheConsolidatedAppropriationsAct,2021temporarilyincreasestheSNAPbenefitsbyraisingmaximumallotmentsfromJanuary1sttoJune30th,2021.TheMFIPTransitionalStandardandcashandfoodportionstemporarilyineffectfromJanuary1st,2021toJune30th,2021arelistedbelow.
Family Size 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Over 10
Transitional Standard $543 $892 $1,142 $1,371 $1,581 $1,825 $1,986 $2,195 $2,402 $2,603 200
Cash Portion $350 $537 $632 $721 $797 $873 $950 $1,016 $1,080 $1,135 $53Food Portion $193 $355 $510 $650 $784 $952 $1036 $1,179 $1,322 $1,468 $147
794Page Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 19 January 2021 (Cite 45 SR 794)
Official NoticesDepartment of Human Services (DHS)
Health Care AdministrationPublic Notice Regarding Changes to Payment Rates and Methodologies, and Services under the Medical Assistance Program
ThisnoticeispublishedpursuanttoCode of Federal Regulations,title42,part447,section205(42CFR§447.205),whichrequirespublicationofanoticewhenthereisanysignificantproposedchangeinthemethodsandstandardsforsettingpaymentratesforMedicaidservices.
ThesechangesareestimatedtoaffectnetspendingintheMedicalAssistance(MA)programasdescribedbelow.Allestimatesrepresenttheexpectedchangeinaggregateexpenditureswhichincludesstateandfederalfunds.
InformationrelatedtotheimplementationofthesechangeswillbesenttohealthcareprovidersthroughnewslettersandupdatestotheMinnesotaHealthCareProgramsProviderManual,availableathttp://www.dhs.state.mn.us
Thechangesareasfollows:
Medical Assistance Services and Payment Rates
EffectiveJanuary20,2021,theDepartmentwillimplementtheMedicareresourcebasedrelativevaluescalecalculatedvaluesfor2021.TheDepartmentwillalsoadjusttheconversionfactorformentalhealthservicesto$28.43.TheDepartmentwillalsoadjusttheconversionfactorforevaluationandmanagementandobstetricsservicesto$25.18.TheDepartmentwillalsoadjusttheconversionfactorforallotherphysicianservicesto$25.16.
Becausemanyofthe2021relativevaluespublishedbyMedicarehavebeenincreasedtheDepartmentisdecreasingtheconversionfactorsinordertooffsetaportionofthepaymentrateincreasethatwillotherwiseoccur.Thereisnofiscalimpactanticipatedfromthesechanges.
Forfurtherinformation,pleasecontactPatrickHultmanat(651)431-4311orviaemailat [email protected].
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)Environmental Analysis and Outcomes Division
Notice of 2020 Triennial Standards Review and Request for Public Comment on the Need for Amendments and Revisions to Rules Governing Water Quality, Minnesota Rules chapters 7050 and 7052
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthattheMinnesotaPollutionControlAgency(MPCA)isconductingaTriennialStandardsReview(TSR)toobtainpublicinputontheneedforamendmentsandrevisionstorulesgoverningstatewaterqualitystandards(WQS).
ThefederalCleanWaterAct(CWA)requiresthatstatesreviewtheirWQSeverythreeyearsandamendandupdatethemifnecessary.ThepurposeoftheTSRistoensureanopportunityforthepublictocommentupontheneedforrevisionstostateWQS.NotethatrulemakingtoimplementrevisionstostateWQSisconductedseparatelyfromtheTSR.
Subjects for Comment.TheMPCAisseekingcommentsfromallpartieswithaninterestinorinformationaboutMinnesota’slakes,rivers,streams,wetlandsandgroundwater.TheMPCArequestsinformationandopinionfromthepubliconanysubjectmattercontainedinMinnesotaRules(Minn.R.)chapters7050and7052thatshouldbeconsideredforrevision.
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Official NoticesChapter7050includesprovisionstoprotectMinnesota’swatersfrompollution,including:
• Aclassificationsystemofdesignatedbeneficialusesforbothsurfacewaterandgroundwater(e.g.,drinking water,aquaticlifeandrecreation,etc.),andalistingofspecificallyclassifiedwaterbodies.
• NumericandnarrativeWQSthatprotectthesebeneficialuses.• Antidegradationprovisions.• Provisionsfortheprotectionofwetlands.• Methodsforthedeterminationofsite-specificcriteriafortoxicpollutants.• Otherprovisionsrelatedtotheprotectionofsurfacewaterandgroundwaterfrompointandnonpointsource
pollution.
Chapter7052providesstandardsspecifictosurfacewatersintheLakeSuperiorBasin.Chapter7052establishesaquaticlife,humanhealth,andwildlifeWQSandcriteriabasedontheEPA’sGreatLakesInitiative,anti-degradationstandardsandproceduresforderivingeffluentlimitationsfromthesestandardsandcriteria.
Minn.R.chs.7050and7052alsoincludelanguageregardingtheissuanceofvariancestostateWQS.DuringthetriennialreviewthepublicmaycommentuponactivevariancesthathavebeengrantedbytheMPCA.TheMPCAalsorequestsinformationandopinionfromthepublicon:modifiedClass2andClass7waterbodies(limitedresourcevaluewatersorLRVWs)thatmaybeabletoattainhigheruseclasses;andonthetopicsMPCAisconsideringforfuturerevisionstostateWQS,whicharepresentedinMPCA’sProposedWaterQualityStandardsWorkPlanfor2021to2023.
Completeinformationaboutthesubjectsopenforcomment,includingtheMPCA’sProposedWaterQuality
StandardsWorkPlanfor2021to2023,isavailableontheMPCA’swebsiteontheWaterQualityStandardswebpage:https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/2020-triennial-standards-review
Statutory Reference.ThisrequestforcommentsandtheassociatedpublicmeetingmeettherequirementsforconductingatriennialstandardsreviewsetforthinSection303(c)(1)oftheCleanWaterActandtheCodeofFederalRegulationsin40CFR§131.20,40CFR§130.5(b)(6),and40CFR§25.5.
To submit comments: AnyindividualorinterestedgroupsmaysubmitwrittencommentsorinformationpertainingtoanysubjectmattercontainedinMinn.R.chs.7050or7052until4:30pmonFriday,April8,2021.AllwrittencommentssubmittedbythistimewillbecomepartoftheTSRrecord.Pleasenotethatelectronicsubmissionsarepreferred.Pleasesendcomments,asfollows:
By email: [email protected]
By mail: MinnesotaPollutionControlAgency Attn:CatherineO’Dell 520LafayetteRoadNorth St.Paul,MN55155-4194
Public meeting.TheMPCAwillalsoholdavirtualpublicmeetingforinterestedpartiestoprovidecommentsandinformation,andtoaskquestions,startingat3:30p.m.onMarch9,2021.Themeetingwillcontinueuntilallpartiespresentareheard,oruntiltheendtimeof6:00p.m.,whicheveroccursfirst.Interestedpartiesmayjointhemeetingusinganinternetconnectionwithacomputerortablet,orusingatelephone;thelog-inandcall-ininformationwillbeprovidedontheMPCAwebsiteinadvanceoftheTSRmeeting,atthefollowinglocation: https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/2020-triennial-standards-review
For further information:QuestionsregardingthescopeoftheTSRortechnicalcommentsorquestionsregardingWQSshouldbedirectedto:
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Official NoticesWilliamCole,MinnesotaPollutionControlAgency
520LafayetteRoadNorthSt.Paul,MN55155-4194Telephone:651757-2788orToll-free:800-657-3864
E-mail:[email protected]
QuestionsregardingtheTSRprocess,theMarch9,2021publicmeeting,howtosubmitcomments,orotherquestionsabouttheTSRshouldbedirectedto:
CatherineO’Dell,MinnesotaPollutionControlAgency520LafayetteRoadNorthSt.Paul,MN55155-4194
Telephone:651757-2621,orToll-free:800-657-3864
E-mail:[email protected]
Alternative Format:Uponrequest,thisinformationcanbemadeavailableinanalternativeformat,suchaslargeprint,braille,oraudio.Tomakesucharequest,orifyouneedanaccommodationtomakethepublicmeetinghearingaccessible,pleasecontactCatherineO’Dellattheemailaddressortelephonenumberlistedabove.
State Grants & LoansInadditiontorequestsbystateagenciesfortechnical/professionalservices(publishedintheStateContracts
Section),theState Registeralsopublishesnoticesaboutgrantsandloansavailablethroughanyagencyorbranchofstategovernment.AlthoughsomegrantandloanprogramsspecificallyrequireprintinginastatewidepublicationsuchastheStateRegister,thereisnorequirementforpublicationintheState Registeritself.Agenciesareencouragedtopublishgrantandloannotices,andtoprovidefinancialestimatesaswellassufficienttimeforinterestedpartiestorespond.
SEEALSO:OfficeofGrantsManagement(OGM)at:http://www.grants.state.mn.us/public/
Department of Labor and Industry (DLI)Apprenticeship Minnesota
Notice of Minnesota Registered Apprenticeship Expansion – Supportive Services Program Funding
TheMinnesotaDepartmentofLaborandIndustry(DLI),throughApprenticeshipMinnesota,isseekingproposalsfromqualifiedresponderstodevelopsupportiveservicesprogramingwiththegoalofsupportingdiverseparticipantsastheybeginnewcareerpathsinRegisteredApprenticeshipprograms.Targetedparticipantsincludepeopleofcolor,Indigenouspeople,veterans,individualslivingwithdisabilities,womenandyouthages18-24.ThroughthisRFP,thegoalistoserveover600participantsthroughoutMinnesota.
RegisteredApprenticeshipcontinuestobeapathtoagreatcareerandeconomicsecurityforMinnesotans.ApprenticeshipMinnesotaiscommittedtosupportnewRegisteredApprenticesbyprovidingservicestohelpovercomeobstaclesofRegisteredApprenticeshipprogramretention.
Proposalswillbeacceptedfromcommunity-basedorganizations,CareerForceCenters,TribalNations,andexistingRegisteredApprenticeshipsponsors.ProposalsshouldfocusoncoordinatingdirectlywithRegisteredApprenticesand/orRegisteredApprenticeshipsponsorstoprovidecareerguidance,supportiveservicesandDLI’sfinancialliteracytrainingmodule.
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State Grants & LoansApprenticeshipMinnesotawillhostaquestion-and-answer webinar on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, at 1 p.m. to
provideadditionalinformationaboutthisfundingopportunity.Wehopeyoucanjoinus.
TheRequestforProposal,Application,requireddocumentationandattachmentscanbefoundat: www.dli.mn.gov/business/workforce/apprenticeship-funding-opportunities
TheproposalandallattachmentsmustbesubmittedtoApprGrants.DLI@state.mn.usAttention:RuthTaylorby4:30 p.m. (CST), Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021.Proposalsmustmeetallspecificationsinordertobeconsidered.Lateproposalswillnotbeconsidered.DLIisnotresponsibleforanyissuesrelatedtotechnology.
ThisfundingopportunityismadepossiblethroughU.S.DepartmentofLaborgrants,issuedtoDLI,tofacilitateandsupporttheexpansionofRegisteredApprenticeshipinMinnesota.
Department of Public SafetyOffice of Justice Programs
Request for Proposals: Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding (CESF) – Criminal Justice System COVID-19 Response Grants
TheMinnesotaOfficeofJusticeProgramsistheadministeringagencyforthesecoronavirusresponsefundsawardedtotheFederalBureauofJusticeAssistance(BJA)throughthefederalCARESActfortheseCoronavirusEmergencySupplementalFundinggrants.CESFprovidesfundingtoprevent,preparefor,andrespondtocoronavirustoagenciesoperatingacrossthecriminaljusticesystem.
Approximately$7.5millioninfederalCESFfundsareavailableforgrantsofanysizewithgrantdatesof1/1/2021–12/31/2021.Eligibleapplicantsarelocalunitsofgovernmentincludingcities(includingregionalgovernancebodies),counties,townships,andtribalgovernments,nonprofitsandstateagenciesservingpopulationscurrentlyinvolvedinthecriminal/juvenilesjusticesystem.
Allapplicationsmustbesubmittedviae-grants,theOfficeofJusticePrograms(OJP)onlinegrantsmanagementsystem,ate-grants.Applicationsmustbesubmittedby4:00p.m.onMonday,March8,2021.
ToviewtheRFPgoto:Request for Proposals
FormoreinformationcontactClaireCambridgeatclaire.cambridge@state.mn.usor651-201-7307.
Department of Public SafetyOffice of Justice Programs
Request for Proposals: VAWA STOP Special Projects
ThisRFPisdesignedtosolicitproposalstodevelopandstrengtheneffectivelawenforcementandprosecutionstrategiestocombatviolentcrimesagainstwomen,includingthecrimesofsexualassault,domesticviolence,datingviolenceandstalking.Thesefundsarefortime-limitedspecialprojectstocreatesystemschangebyimprovingthecriminaljusticesystem’sresponsetoviolenceagainstwomen.
Fundingprioritywillbegivento:1.Applicationsimpactinghistoricallyunderservedpopulations(Black,Indigenous,communitiesofcolor,GLBTQ,
youth,elderly,disabled,Deaf/HardofHearing,etc.); 2.ApplicationsthataddressthecriminaljusticeresponsetomissingandmurderedIndigenouswomen(asidentified
inthe“Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women Task Force – A Report to the Minnesota Legislature”);and
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State Grants & Loans3.Applicationsaddressingdomesticviolencehomicidereduction.
Applicantsmayapplyforaprojecttimelinespanningthe21-monthgrantperiodofApril1,2021–December31,2022.Applicationsmustbesubmittedusingtheweb-basedE-grantssystemby11:59 p.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
ToviewtheRFPgoto:Request for Proposals
FormoreinformationcontactChrisAndersonatchris.anderson@state.mn.us.
State Contracts Informal Solicitations:Informalsolicitationsforprofessional/technical(consultant)contractsvaluedat
over$5,000through$50,000,mayeitherbepublishedintheState RegisterorpostedontheDepartmentofAdministration,MaterialsManagementDivision’s(MMD)Website.InterestedvendorsareencouragedtomonitortheP/TContractSectionoftheMMDWebsiteatwww.mmd.admin.state.mn.usforinformalsolicitationannouncements.
Formal Solicitations:DepartmentofAdministrationproceduresrequirethatformalsolicitations(announcementsforcontractswithanestimatedvalueover$50,000)forprofessional/technicalcontractsmustbepublishedintheState Register.Certainquasi-stateagencyandMinnesotaStateCollegeandUniversityinstitutionsareexemptfromtheserequirements.
Requirements:Therearenostatutesorrulesrequiringcontractstobeadvertisedforanyspecificlengthoftime,buttheMaterialsManagementDivisionstronglyrecommendsmeetingthefollowingrequirements:$0-$5000doesnotneedtobeadvertised.ContacttheMaterialsManagementDivision:(651)296-2600$5,000-$25,000shouldbeadvertisedintheState Registerforaperiodofatleastsevencalendardays;$25,000-$50,000should be advertised in the State Registerforaperiodofatleast14calendardays;andanythingabove$50,000should be advertised in the State Registerforaminimumofatleast21calendardays.
Department of AdministrationMMCAP Infuse
Notice of Request for Proposals for Pharmaceuticals and Over the Counter Products
MMCAPInfuse,isrequestingproposalsfromvendorsforPharmaceuticals and Over the Counter Products.MMCAPInfuseisagovernment-runhealthcareproductandservicegrouppurchasingorganizationservinggovernmentalentities.
FormoreinformationonMMCAPInfusevisithttps://infuse-mn.gov/
ToobtainacopyoftheRFPgotohttps://infuse-mn.gov/partners/suppliersandrfps/[email protected]
ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisnoticemustbereceivedaccordingtothespecificationsintheRequestforProposal.RFP Due Date is March 16, 2021, 2:00 p.m. Central Time.
TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
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State ContractsDepartment of AgricultureNotice of Contract Opportunity for Chemical Analysis for Cyanazine, Atrazine, and Associated Degradates
PROJECT NAME:ChemicalAnalysisforCyanazine,Atrazine,andAssociatedDegradates
DETAILS:TheMinnesotaDepartmentofAgricultureandtheMinnesotaDepartmentofHealththroughajointventureissolicitingforproposalstodevelopananalyticalmethodandanalyzesamplesfortheherbicidescyanazineandatrazineandsomeoftheirknowndegradatesincludingdeethylcyanazineacid,cyanazineacid,cyanazineamide,deethylcyanazine,deethylcyanazineamide,deisopropylatrazine,didealkylatrazineanddesethylatrazineinwater.Itisanticipatedthataminimumofapproximately500samplesandpossiblyupto1,330watersampleswillbecollectedoverthenexttwoyears.Thenumberofsamplessubmittedannuallytotheselectedcontractorisinpartcontingentuponthecostoftheanalysis.Theselectedcontractorwouldneedtobeabletoanalyzeupto650samplesperyearfortwoyears.Analysisshallbeperformedusingacceptableanalyticalchromatographymethodologiescapableofquantifyingpesticidesinpartspertrillionrange.Thecontractlaboratorymusthavetheabilitytoreporttheresultsinanelectronicformatwithin60daysofcollection.
Sampleswillbecollectedbydepartmentstafffromprivatedrinkingwaterwellsaroundthestateandsubmittedtothecontractlaboratory.Thelaboratorycontractworkistoincludemailingofsamplecollectionbottles,receivingwatersamples,chemicalanalysisofpesticiderelatedchemicalsinwatersampleswithindesignatedholdingtimes,electronicreportingofresultsandinvoicingforworkcompletedonapersamplebasis.Thelaboratorymusthaveaminimumoftwoyearsprofessionalexperienceanalyzingpesticidesinwatersamples.
WorkisanticipatedtostartafterMay24,2021andrunfortwoyearswiththeoptiontoextendonadditional24-monthperiod(asdeterminedbytheState).Thecontractmaybeexpandedtoincludeupto1,330additionalpesticidesamplesduringtheextensionperiod.
COPY REQUEST:ToreceiveacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequestbyemailto:
HeatherJohnson,[email protected]
Thisistheonlypersondesignatedtoanswerquestionsbypotentialrespondersregardingthisrequest.Contactviatheemaillistedaboveisrequiredforquestions.QuestionsshouldbesubmittedbyJanuary26,2021.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE:ProposalsinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailormailnotlaterthan3:30 p.m., Central Time, February 8, 2021. Late proposals will not be considered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStateofMinnesotatoawardacontractorcompletetheproposedproject,andtheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitationifitisconsideredinitsbestinterest.Allcostsincurredinrespondingtothissolicitationwillbebornebytheresponder.
Minnesota Amateur Sports CommissionNational Sports Center
Request for Proposals for a Dehumidification Project for the Super Rink Facility
TheNationalSportsCenterisissuingaRequestforProposal(RFP)foraDehumidificationProjectfortheSuperRinkfacilitylocatedat1850–105thAvenueNE,Minneapolis,MN55449.TheSuperRinkintendstoselectaprimecontractorforthecompletionoftheproject.
TheSuperRinkDehumidificationRFPwillbereleasedonTuesday,January19,2021.
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State ContractsAmandatorypre-bidwalkthroughwillbeheldonMonday,January25th,2021startingat9:00amtoviewthe
projectsite.MeetatthemainentranceoftheSuperRink.
OrganizationsinterestedinreceivingtheRFPcanrequestacopybyemailingEricEdhlund,IceArenaOperationsManager,[email protected].
ProposalandbiddocumentswillbedueonThursday,January28that4:00pmCT.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Non-Construction Related Bid and Contracting Opportunities
MinnesotaStateisnowplacingadditionalpublicnoticesforP/Tcontractopportunities,goods/commodities,andnon-constructionrelatedservicesonitsVendorandSupplierOpportunitieswebsite (http://minnstate.edu/vendors/index.html).Newpublicnoticesmaybeaddedtothewebsiteonadailybasisandbeavailableforthetimeperiodasindicatedwithinthepublicnotice.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisnotice,orarehavingproblemsviewingtheinformationontheVendorandSupplierOpportunitieswebsite,pleasecalltheMinnesotaStateProcurementUnitat651-201-1444,Monday-Friday, 9:00am–4:00pm.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Request for Proposals for Recordkeeper for Defined Contribution Retirement (DCR) and Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) Programs
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatproposalsarebeingsolicitedtoselectaprovidertoactasarecordkeeperforthe401(a)DefinedContributionRetirement(DCR)program,andthe403(b)TaxShelteredAnnuity(TSA)programoftheMinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversities.ThePlanscoverapproximately20,500activeparticipantsinasystemof31publiccollegesanduniversitieswith54campusesin47communitiesthroughoutthestateofMinnesota.
ToreviewthefullRequestforProposalpleasevisithttps://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/orcontact:
CynthiaZaleta(Aon)+1(404)374-0724
TeresaKruse(Aon)+1(612)710-4050
[email protected] ProposalsmustbesubmittedviaProposalTechatthefollowinglink:https://www.proposaltech.com/home/app.
php/registerandreceivedaccordingtotheinstructionsappearingintheRequestforProposalnolaterthanTuesday, February 9, at 5:00 p.m. EST.Proposalsreceivedafterthisdateandtimewillnotbereviewed.
ThisRFPdoesnotobligateMinnesotaState,itsBoardofTrustees,ortheSystemOfficetoawardacontractorcompletetheproposedproject,andMinnesotaState,itsBoardofTrustees,ortheSystemOfficeeachreservetherighttocanceltheRFP.
Minnesota State is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator.
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State ContractsMinnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Notice of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Architectural, Engineering, Owner’s Representative, Real Estate and other Professional and Technical Services for a Master Contract
TheStateofMinnesota,actingthroughitsBoardofTrusteesoftheMinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversities(“MinnesotaState”),requestsinformationofMinnesotaregisteredconsultants,asappropriate,toassistMinnesotaStateinprovidingfacilitiesrelatedProfessionaland/orTechnicalservicesasneededforuptoafive-yearperiod.ConsultantswithexistingmastercontractsareencouragedtorespondtothisRFQiftheywishtoaddadditionalSpecialtyServices.CampusprojectswillvaryinscopeandmayinvolveprofessionalortechnicalSpecialtyServicessuchasArchitecturalDesign,Predesign,BuildingEnvelope,Commissioning,Engineering,IndustrialHygiene,InspectorsandLaboratories,LandSurveyor,LandscapeArchitecturalDesign,Owner’sRepresentative,RealEstate,orTechnology,amongothers.
TheRequestforQualificationsdocuments(RFQandattachments)areavailableat: http://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/index.html
ThisRFQistoallowaconsultanttoenterintomastercontractandbeincludedintheFacilitiesProfessional/TechnicalConsultantsMasterContractdatabase.ResponsesmustbereceivedNOlaterthanTuesday, February 23, 2021 at 2:00 P.M. CT;lateresponseswillnotbeconsidered.MinnesotaStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitationifitisconsideredtobeinMinnesotaState’sbestinterest.TheRFQisnotaguaranteeofworkanddoesnotobligateMinnesotaStatetoawardanycontracts.MinnesotaStatereservestherighttodiscontinuetheuseofortocancelalloranypartoftheFacilitiesProfessional/TechnicalConsultantMasterContractifitisdeterminedtobeinitsbestinterest.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Northeast Higher Education District
Request for Proposals for a Vendor for a Brand Identity System
NortheastHigherEducationDistrict(NHED)isrequestingproposalsfromqualifiedfirmstodevelopacomprehensive,compellingbrandidentitysystemandvaluepropositiontoevokeimmediaterecognitionofasoontobemergedcollege(formerlythefiveindependentcollegesofNHED).Thisproposalincludesassessingandupdatingtheprimarybrandingelementsincludingthedevelopmentofalogo,tagline,graphics,colorandfontspecifications,usageguidelines,graphicstandards,website,socialmediastructure,positioningstatements,andkeymessages.Theselectedfirmwillprepareacompleteimplementationplanalongwithsupportingmaterials,documentationandcreativecollateral.Thecollege’sconstituentsandmissionaredistinctinMinnesota’shighereducationmarket—andgivethecollegearareanduniquecharacter.Thenewbrandidentitysystemmustusethatcharactertodistinguishthecollegefromitscompetitors,aswellasthecampusesfromeachother,intheNortheastMinnesotaregionandbeyond.
Proposalsmustbereceived electronically no later than 2:00 p.m. CT, February 5, 2021.Proposalsmustbeemailedtothefollowingindividual:
EliseLind,[email protected]
InquiriesaboutthisRFPmustbedirectedtoBarbaraHeinnolaterthanFebruary2:
BarbaraHein,DirectorofMarketing,MinnesotaStateTelephone:320-309-4815
E-mail:[email protected]
ForacompletecopyoftheRFPandrequiredsubmissionmaterials,pleasevisittheMinnesotaStateVendor&SupplierOpportunitieswebsiteathttps://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/(followingtheNortheastHigherEducationBrandIdentitySystemlink).
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State ContractsMinnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)
Winona State UniversityRequest for Proposal for Designer Selection for Campus Utility Tunnels
ThepurposeofthisRFPistodesignandconstructelectricalupgradesintheCampusUtilityTunnelsdescribedintheTunnelspredesignwhilealsoworkingwiththeGESPthatiscurrentlybeingimplementedoncampus.
TheStateofMinnesota,actingthroughitsBoardofTrusteesoftheMinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversities,onbehalfofWinonaStateUniversity,WinonaMinnesota,isseekingaFirmtodesignandconstructelectricalupgradestothecampuswideutilitytunnels.Thescopeoftheworkwillgenerallyinclude(butisnotlimitedto)electricalupgradesinsidethetunnels,replacingfuses,switches,transformerscontainingPCBcontaminatedoil,HeatingPlantGeneratorandotherrecommendedupgradesmentionedinthepredesign.
AfullRequestforProposal(RFP)isavailableontheMinnesotaStatewebsite, https://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/index.html,underFacilitiesOpportunities.
Amandatory informational meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 via zoom with the zoom information located on page 7 of this RFP.
ProposalsmustbedeliveredtoTimMattheesintheFacilitiesServicesBuildinglocatedat175WMarkStreet,Winona,MN.55987Room203notlaterthan2:00 PM on January 28, 2021Lateresponseswillnotbeconsidered.
MinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversitiesisnotobligatedtocompletetheproposedprojectandreservestherighttocancelthesolicitationifitisconsideredtobeinits’bestinterest.
Minnesota Historical Society Request for Bids for the Mill City Museum (Washburn Crosby A Mill Complex) Ruins Preservation 2021
TheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietyissolicitingbidsfromqualifiedcontractorstoworkcollaborativelywithMNHStoprovidealllabor,materials,equipment,andsuppliesfortheRuinsPreservation2021ProjectattheMillCityMuseum,whichispartoftheWashburnCrosbyAMillComplex,locatedat704SouthSecondStreet,Minneapolis,Minnesota55401.Theworkconsistsof,butisnotlimitedto,theerectionofasteelarmatureanddebriscatchmentnettingsystemattheNortheastcorneroftheAMillRuins;selectivemasonrypreservationworkatpartoftheEastRuinWallinsidetheCourtyardandinsidetheWheelHouseandEastEngineHouse;andrelatedworkattheCourtyard.This is prevailing wage project.
TheRequestforBidsfront-enddocumentsareavailablebycontactingMaryGreenToussaint,ContractManager,MinnesotaHistoricalSociety,bye-mailonly:[email protected]
There will be a MANDATORYpre-bidmeetingforallinterestedpartiesonMonday,January25,2021at11:00A.M.atMillCityMuseum,704South2ndStreet,Minneapolis,Minnesota55401.Duetotheongoingpandemic,onlyone(1)representativepercompanywillbeallowedtoattend.Asaportionofthepre-bidmeetingwillbeheldoutdoors,pleasecomepreparedfortheweather.Masks are required to be worn during the pre-bid meeting. Attendees should bring their own mask and be prepared to fill out a virtual health screening form prior to arriving on site if they haven’t already completed one with their employer the same day. The MNHS virtual health screening can be found at the following link: MNHS Health Screening Form.
Allbidsmustbereceivedin.pdfformatonlybyMaryGreenToussaint,ContractandPurchasingManager,at [email protected] no later than 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, February 16, 2021.Duetotheongoingpandemic,therewillbenopublicbidopening.
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State ContractsMinnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)
Engineering Services DivisionNotices Regarding Professional/Technical (P/T) Contracting
P/T Contracting Opportunities:MnDOTisnowplacingadditionalpublicnoticesforP/TcontractopportunitiesontheMnDOT’sConsultantServiceswebsite.Newpublicnoticesmaybeaddedtothewebsiteonadailybasisandbeavailableforthetimeperiodasindicatedwithinthepublicnotice.
Taxpayers’ Transportation Accountability Act (TTAA) Notices:MnDOTispostingnoticesasrequiredbytheTTAAontheMnDOTConsultantServiceswebsite.
MnDOT’s Prequalification Program: MnDOTmaintainsaPre-QualificationPrograminordertostreamlinetheprocessofcontractingforhighwayrelatedP/Tservices.Programinformation,applicationrequirements,applicationformsandcontactinformationcanbefoundonMnDOT’sConsultantServiceswebsite.ApplicationsmaybesubmittedatanytimeforthisProgram.
MnDOT Consultant Services website: www.dot.state.mn.us/consult
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthisnotice,orarehavingproblemsviewingtheinformationontheConsultantServiceswebsite,pleasealltheConsultantServicesHelpLineat651-366-4611,Monday–Friday,9:00am–4:00pm.
Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsTheStateRegisteralsoservesasacentralmarketplaceforcontractsletoutonbidbythepublicsector.The
State Registermeetsstateandfederalguidelinesforstatewidecirculationofpublicnotices.Anytax-supportedinstitutionorgovernmentjurisdictionmayadvertisecontractsandrequestsforproposalsfromtheprivatesector.ItisrecommendedthatcontractsandRFPsincludethefollowing:1)nameofcontactperson;2)institutionname,address,andtelephonenumber;3)briefdescriptionofcommodity,projectortasks;4)costestimate;and5)finalsubmissiondateofcompletedcontractproposal.Allowatleastthreeweeksfrompublicationdate(fourweeksfromthedatearticleissubmittedforpublication).Surveysshowthatsubscribersareinterestedinhearingaboutcontractsforestimatesaslowas$1,000.Contacteditorforfurtherdetails.
Besidesthefollowinglisting,readersareadvisedtocheck: http://www.mmd.admin.state.mn.us/solicitations.htm aswellastheOfficeofGrantsManagement(OGM)at:http://www.grants.state.mn.us/public/.
Anderson Center for Interdisciplinary Studies, Inc.Request for Proposals for a Historic Structures Report for the Tower View Estate
TheAndersonCenterforInterdisciplinaryStudies,Inc.,at163TowerViewDriveinRedWing,MNispublishingaRequestforProposalsforaHistoricStructuresReportfortheTowerViewEstate.Tocompletethisreport,theAndersonCenterhasreceiveda$100,000grantfromtheMinnesotaHistoricalSocietyviatheArtsandCulturalHeritageFund.
Inadditiontothehistoricbuildings,theAndersonCenterstewardsatotalof350acresandmanyadditionalbuildingsnotspecificallylistedontheNationalHistoricRegisterbutwiththeirownrelevanthistory,allofwhichareusedtooperatetheAndersonCenter,anartistcommunityandresidency.
TheRequestforProposalisavailableathttps://www.andersoncenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/RFP_HSR.pdf
Theemailedproposalsaredueby4:30P.M.onFebruary5,2021,[email protected]
ForquestionspleasecontactJoeLoer,Property&FinanceDirector,attheemailaboveorcall651-388-2009,ext3.
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Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsMacDonald & Mack ArchitectsRequest for Bids for Cathedral of Our Merciful Saviour Roof Replacement Project, 515 Second Avenue Northwest, Faribault, MN 55021
MacDonald&MackArchitectsisseekingbidsfromqualifiedfirmstoprovidealllabor,materials,equipment,andsuppliestocompleteroofandexteriormasonryrepairsatCathedralofOurMercifulSaviour,5152ndAvenueNW,Faribault,MN55021.Theworkconsistsof,butisnotlimitedto,replacementoftheSanctuarywoodshingleroof,newleadcoatedcopperflashings,partialstonecopingreplacementandbrickrepointingandotherworkindicatedintheContractDocuments.AllworkmustbedoneinaccordancewiththeDrawings,ProjectManual,andtheContract,aswellasthisRequestforBids.
Availability of Bidding Documents:BiddersdesiringbiddingdocumentsmaysecureacompletesetfromtheFranzReprographicsPublicPlanRoom,availableviahttp://www.franzrepro.com/.Setswillbeavailablethereforelectronicdownloadfreeofcharge.FranzReprographicsislocatedat2781FreewayBoulevard,Suite100;BrooklynCenter,MN55430;phone:(763)503-3401;fax:(763)503-3409.
DocumentswillbeavailableafterJanuary 19, 2021.
Therewillbeapre-bidmeetingforallinterestedpartiesonTuesday, January 27, 2021 at 10 am,atthesite.ThemeetingshalltakeplaceatCathedralofOurMercifulSaviourlocatedat5152ndAveNW,Faribault,MN55021.Prospectivebiddersarerequestedtovisitthesiteandtopracticesocialdistancing.
QuestionsmaybedirectedtoRitaGoodrichatMacDonald&MackArchitects;[email protected].
[email protected] no later than 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 9, 2021.Bidswillbeopenedprivatelyandevaluatedbasedonallaspectsofthebid.
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2021 Taxiway A/B & G Apron Reconstruction
Project Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2021 Taxiway A/B & G Apron ReconstructionMAC Contract No. 106-1-315/316/317Bids Close At: 2:00 PM on February 9, 2021
Notice to Contractors:SealedbidproposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat604028thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.TheprojectprovidesforthefullreconstructionofaportionofTaxiwayA(aconcretetaxiwaypavementsegmentapprox.2,500feetinlengthby150feetinwidth),aportionofTaxiwayB(aconcretetaxiwaypavementsegmentapproximately500feetinlengthby275feetinwidth),andaportionoftheGConcourseApronbetweengatesG15andG20(aconcreteapronpavementsegmentapproximately400feetinlengthby600feetinwidth).
Note:YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunities,orgodirectlytoMAC’s E-News Subscription Service andchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)onthisprojectis10.0%.
Bid Security:Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"Bid-Security"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.
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Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsProject Labor Agreement:ThisprojectissubjecttotheMAC’sProjectLaborAgreementrequirements.
Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofTKDA,theMinnesotaBuildersExchange,DodgeDataandAnalytics,andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.Digitalcopiesofthedrawingsandspecificationswillalsobeavailableatwww.questcdn.com.Documentsmaybedownloadedforanon-refundablefeeof$50.00byenteringQuestProjectNo.7438278ontheProjectSearchpage.PleasecontactQuestCDNat(952)233-1632orinfo@questcdn.comforassistanceandfreemembershipregistration.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationswillnotbemadeavailabletoBidders.
MAC Internet Access of Additional Information:AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonJanuary11,2021,atMAC’swebaddressof http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations(constructionbids).
Middle St. Croix Watershed Management OrganizationRequest for Letters of Interest Proposals – Professional Services for Legal and Engineering Consulting Services
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatpursuanttoMinnesotaStatuesAnnotated103B.227,Subd.5,theMiddleSt.CroixWatershedManagementOrganization(MSCWMO)herebysolicitsLettersofInterestProposalsforlegalandengineeringconsultingservicesforfiscalyears2021and2022.TheMSCWMO’s2021operatingbudgetis$142,000andtheannualcapitalprojectsbudgetincludingstategrantfundingisapproximately$180,000.
Lettersshouldincludeabriefdescriptionofthecompanyandtheexperienceoftheindividual(s)andhourlyfeeschedulesbylaborcategory.Lettersofinterestproposalsshallbeinasealedenvelopeclearlymarked,“MSCWMO–LetterofInterestProposal.”TheWatershedManagementOrganizationwillreviewthelettersandreservestoitselftherighttotakesuchactionasitdeemsinitsbestinterests.AllLettersofInterestProposalsshallbesubmittedonorbeforeFebruary7electronicallyto:
AdministratorMattDowningMSCWMO–LetterofInterestProposal
455HaywardAvenueOakdale,MN55128
[email protected](NOCALLS)
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