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Monday 26 April 2021Volume 45, Number 43

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ContentsMinnesota Rules: Amendments and Additions....1156

Exempt RulesMinnesota Department of RevenueDivision of Appeals and Legal ServicesProposedExemptPermanentRulesRelatedtoGrossIncomeExclusionforNonresidentMilitaryService;NoticeofIntenttoRepealObsoleteRules............................................ 1157

Adopted RulesProfessional Educator Licensing and Standards BoardAdoptedPermanentRulesRelatingtoTeacherPreparationProgramandUnit Approval............................................................................................................................ 1159

Executive OrdersOffice of the GovernorEmergencyExecutiveOrder21-20:DeclaringaPeacetimeEmergencytoProvideSafetyandProtection........................................................................................................................... 1170

Revenue NoticesMinnesota Department of RevenueRevenueNotice#21-01:SpecialTaxes–UnrelatedBusinessIncomeTax–RevocationandReplacementofRevenueNotice#17-04.......................................................................... 1171

Official NoticesEmergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB)NoticeofCompletedApplicationintheMatteroftheLicenseApplicationofAshbyFireDepartmentAmbulanceService........................................................................................ 1172

Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)Watershed DivisionNoticeofAvailabilityoftheDraftLakeWinonaTotalMaximumDailyLoad(TMDL)ProjectandRequestforComment..................................................................................... 1173

Teachers Retirement AssociationBoard of TrusteesNoticeofMeeting.............................................................................................................. 1173

State Grants & LoansDepartment of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)NoticeofGrantOpportunity.............................................................................................. 1174

Minnesota HousingApplicationforFundingNoticeforAdministratorsforthe2021-2023HomeownershipEducation,CounselingandTraining(HECAT)Fund........................................................ 1174

Minnesota HousingHousingTrustFundRentalAssistanceProgramRequestforProposals Announcement................................................................................................................... 1174

Department of Human Services Behavioral Health DivisionNoticeofRequestforProposalstoCommunityResponsetoRacializedTrauma............. 1175

State ContractsMinnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Non-ConstructionRelatedBidandContractingOpportunities......................................... 1176

Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical CollegeNoticeofRequestforProposalforOn-CampusSecurityServices................................... 1176

Lake Superior CollegeRequestforBidforDataCenterServerReplacements..................................................... 1177

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)System Office – Marketing and CommunicationsRequestforProposalsforVideoServices.......................................................................... 1177

Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) RequestforProposalsforMnDOT-DEEDHighwayHeavyConstructionEquipmentOperatorTrainingandPlacement...................................................................................... 1177

Minnesota Management and BudgetMinnesota Advantage Health PlanRequestforProposalsforPharmacyBenefitManagerAuditor......................................... 1178

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)Engineering Services DivisionNoticesRegardingProfessional/Technical(P/T)Contracting........................................... 1178

Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsCity of BrainerdRequestforProposalsforBrainerdandCrowWingCountyTransitServiceOperation... 1179

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)NoticeofCallforBidsfor2021GlumackDriveReconstruction..................................... 1180NoticeofCallforBidsforWestCBISTSARecapitalization........................................... 1181NoticeofRequestforBids(RFB)forForeignCurrencyExchangeConcession Opportunity........................................................................................................................ 1182NoticeofRequestforProposals(RFP)forFoodandBeverageVendingConcessionOpportunity........................................................................................................................ 1182


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]

Volume 45 - Minnesota Rules(Rules Appearing in Vol. 45 Issues #1-26 are

in Vol. 45, #26 - Monday 28 December 2020)Volume 45, #43

Monday 4 January - Monday 26 April

Board of Executives for Long Term Services and Supports6400.6000;.6700(adopted)..........................................................7536400.5000;.5100;.7000;.7005;.7010;.7015;.7020;.7025;.7030;

.7040;.7045;.7065;.7085;.7091;.7092;.7095(adopted)..................1072

Department of Education3525.2810(adopted)....................................................................483,725

Department of Health4725(adopted)..............................................................................986

Department of Labor and Industry5205.0010(adoptedexempt)........................................................827

Department of Natural Resources6230.0200;.0400;6236.0300;.0400;.0600;.0810;.0900;.1000;.1060;

6240.2300(expeditedemergency).......................................................8556234.1000;.2200;.2400(ExpeditedEmergency).......................9296264.0300;.0400(adoptedexempt)............................................931

Plumbing Board4714.0313(adopted)....................................................................1007

Pollution Control Agency7081.0130(adopted).....................................................................725

Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board8705.0200;.0300;.1000;.1100;.1200;.2200;.2300;.2400(adopted).............................................................................5,1159

Racing Commission7869;7870;7876;7877;7884;7890;7892;7897(proposed)....967

Department of Revenue8122(adoptedexempt).................................................................8278002.0200(proposedrepealer).....................................................1157


Exempt RulesExemptrulesareexcludedfromthenormalrulemakingprocedures(Minnesota Statutes§§14.386and

14.388).Theyaremostoftenoftwokinds.OnekindisspecificallyexemptedbytheLegislaturefromrulemakingprocedures,butapprovedforformbytheRevisorofStatutes,reviewedforlegalitybytheOfficeofAdministrativeHearings,andthenpublishedintheStateRegister.Theseexemptrulesareeffectivefortwoyearsonly.

ThesecondkindofexemptruleisoneadoptedwhereanagencyforgoodcausefindsthattherulemakingprovisionsofMinnesota Statutes,Chapter14areunnecessary,impracticable,orcontrarytothepublicinterest.Thisexemptioncanbeusedonlywheretherules:

(1)addressaseriousandimmediatethreattothepublichealth,safety,orwelfare,or(2)complywithacourtorderorarequirementinfederallawinamannerthatdoesnotallowforcompliance

with Minnesota Statutes Sections14.14-14.28,or(3)incorporatespecificchangessetforthinapplicablestatuteswhennointerpretationoflawisrequired,or(4)makechangesthatdonotalterthesense,meaning,oreffectoftherules.TheseexemptrulesarealsoreviewedforformbytheRevisorofStatutes,forlegalitybytheOfficeof

AdministrativeHearingsandthenpublishedintheState Register.Inaddition,theOfficeofAdministrativeHearingsmustdeterminewhethertheagencyhasprovidedadequatejustificationfortheuseofthisexemption.Rulesadoptedunderclauses(1)or(2)aboveareeffectivefortwoyearsonly.TheLegislaturemayalsoexemptanagencyfromthenormalrulemakingproceduresandestablishotherproceduralandsubstantiverequirementsuniquetothatexemption.

KEY: Proposed Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoexistingrulelanguage.Strikeoutsindicatedeletionsfromexistingrulelanguage.Ifaproposedruleistotallynew,itisdesignated“allnewmaterial.”Adopted Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoproposedrulelanguage.Strikeoutindicatesdeletionsfromproposedrulelanguage.

Minnesota Department of RevenueDivision of Appeals and Legal Services

Proposed Exempt Permanent Rules Related to Gross Income Exclusion for Nonresident Military Service; Notice of Intent to Repeal Obsolete Rules

Proposed Repeal of Obsolete Rules Governing Minnesota Gross Income for Individuals Who are Part-Year Residents or Nonresidents of Minnesota, Minnesota Rules, 8002.0200, subpart 4; Revisor’s ID Number R-04619

Introduction.TheDepartmentofRevenueintendstorepealobsoleterulesundertherulemakingprocessintheAdministrativeProcedureAct,Minnesota Statutes,section14.3895.YoumaysubmitwrittencommentsontheproposedrepealofobsoleterulesuntilJune25,2021.

Agency Contact Person.Youmustsubmitcommentsorquestionsontherulesto:

GrantMcColley MinnesotaDepartmentofRevenue 600NorthRobertSt.,St.Paul,MN,55102 Office:651-556-4942 FAX:651-296-8229 [email protected]

OryoumayalsoreviewtheproposedruleandsubmitwrittencommentsviatheOfficeofAdministrativeHearingsRulemakingeCommentswebsiteathttps://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/discussions.

Subject of the Repeal of Obsolete Rules and Statutory Authority.TheproposedobsoleterulesubpartconcernsanincomeexclusionfornonresidentsformilitaryserviceperformedinMinnesota.TheagencyidentifiedtheproposedobsoleterulestoberepealedinitsannualobsoleterulesreportunderMinnesotaStatutessection14.05,subdivision5.ThestatutoryauthoritytorepealtheobsoleterulesisfoundinMinnesotaStatutes,section14.3895.Acopyofthe

1158Page Minnesota State Register, Monday 26 April 2021 (Cite 45 SR 1158)

Exempt RulesproposedobsoleterulestoberepealedispublishedintheStateRegisterandattachedtothisnoticeasmailed.Theproposedobsoleterulestoberepealedmaybeviewedat:https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-administrative-rules.

Comments.Youhaveuntil4:30p.m.onFriday,June25,2021,tosubmitwrittencommentinsupportoforinoppositiontotheproposedrepealofobsoleterulesandanypartorsubpartoftherepeal.Yourcommentmustbeinwritingandreceivedbytheagencycontactpersonbytheduedate.TheDepartmentencouragescomment.Yourcommentshouldidentifytheportionoftheproposedobsoleterulestoberepealedaddressedandthereasonforthecomment.Inaddition,youareencouragedtoobjecttotherepealofanypartorsubpart.Youmustalsomakeanycommentsonthelegalityoftheproposedrulesduringthiscommentperiod.

Request for Hearing.Inadditiontosubmittingcomments,youmayalsorequestthatahearingbeheldontherules.Youmustmakeyourrequestinwritingandtheagencycontactpersonmustreceiveitby4:30p.m.onJune25,2021.Yourwrittenrequestmustincludeyournameandaddress.Youmustidentifytheportionoftheproposedrepealedrulestowhichyouobjectorstatethatyouopposetheentiresetofrules.Anyrequestthatdoesnotcomplywiththeserequirementsisnotvalidandtheagencycannotcountitfordeterminingwhetheritmustholdapublichearing.Youarealsoencouragedtostatethereasonfortherequestandanychangesyouwantmadetotheproposedrules.

Effect of Requests.If25ormorepeoplesubmitawrittenrequest,theagencywillhavetomeettherequirementsofMinnesotaStatutes,sections14.131to14.20forrulesadoptedafterahearingortherequirementsofMinnesotaStatutes,sections14.22to14.28forrulesadoptedwithoutahearing,includingthepreparationofastatementofneedandreasonablenessandtheopportunityforahearing.

Modifications.Theagencymightmodifyitschoiceofthesedesignatedrulesorpartsproposedforrepeal(e.g.fixingatypoordecidingnottorepealarulebecausetheruleisdiscoverednottobeobsolete),basedoncommentsandinformationsubmittedtotheagency.IfthefinalrulesareidenticaltotherulesoriginallypublishedintheStateRegister,theagencywillpublishanoticeofadoptingtherepealersintheStateRegister.IfthefinalrulesaredifferentfromtherulesoriginallypublishedintheStateRegister,theagencymustpublishacopyofthechangesintheStateRegister.Iftheproposedrepealofobsoleterulesaffectsyouinanyway,theagencyencouragesyoutoparticipateintherulemakingprocess.

Alternative Format.Uponrequest,thisinformationcanbemadeavailableinanalternativeformat,suchaslargeprint,braille,oraudio.Tomakesucharequest,pleasecontacttheagencycontactpersonattheaddressortelephonenumberlistedabove.

Lobbyist Registration. Minnesota Statutes,chapter10A,requireseachlobbyisttoregisterwiththeStateCampaignFinanceandPublicDisclosureBoard.YoumaydirectquestionsregardingthisrequirementtotheCampaignFinanceandPublicDisclosureBoardat:Suite190,CentennialBuilding,658CedarStreet,St.Paul,Minnesota55155,telephone(651)539-1180or1-800-657-3889.

Repeal and Review of Obsolete Rules.Theagencymayrepealtheobsoleterulesattheendofthecommentperiod.TheagencywillthensubmitrulesandsupportingdocumentstotheOfficeofAdministrativeHearingsforreviewforlegality.Youmayasktobenotifiedofthedatethattheagencysubmitstherules.Ifyouwanttobesonotified,orwanttoreceiveacopyoftherepealedobsoleterules,orwanttoregisterwiththeagencytoreceivenoticeoffutureruleproceedings,submityourrequesttotheagencycontactpersonlistedabove.

Date:April26,2021 GrantMcColley LegalAnalyst

REPEALER.MinnesotaRules,part8002.0200,subpart4,isrepealed.

https://www.revenue.state.mn.us/minnesota-administrative-rules


Adopted RulesArulebecomeseffectiveaftertherequirementsofMinnesota Statutes§§14.05-14.28havebeenmetandfive

workingdaysaftertheruleispublishedintheState Register,unlessalaterdateisrequiredbystatutesorspecifiedintherule.Ifanadoptedruleisidenticaltoitsproposedformaspreviouslypublished,anoticeofadoptionandacitationtoitspreviousState Registerpublicationwillbeprinted.Ifanadoptedrulediffersfromitsproposedform,languagewhichhasbeendeletedwillbeprintedwithstrikeoutsandnewlanguagewillbeunderlined.Therule'spreviousState Registerpublicationwillbecited.

KEY: Proposed Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoexistingrulelanguage.Strikeoutsindicatedeletionsfromexistingrulelanguage.Ifaproposedruleistotallynew,itisdesignated“allnewmaterial.”Adopted Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoproposedrulelanguage.Strikeoutindicatesdeletionsfromproposedrulelanguage.

Professional Educator Licensing and Standards BoardAdopted Permanent Rules Relating to Teacher Preparation Program and Unit ApprovalTherulesproposedandpublishedatStateRegister,Volume45,Number1,pages5-33,July06,2020(45SR5),areadoptedwiththefollowingmodifications: 8705.0200 DEFINITIONS. Subp.3.Assessment system. “Assessmentsystem”meansacomprehensiveandintegratedsetofvalidandreliableevaluation andassessmentmeasuresthatprovidesinformationforuseinmonitoringcandidatedemonstrationofstandards,andmanagingandimprovingunitoperationsandprograms. Subp.4c.Cooperating teacher. “Cooperatingteacher”meansateacherwhohasagreedtoworkwithacandidateduringthecandidate’sclinicalexperiences.Acooperatingteacher’sresponsibilitiesmayincludemodelingeffectiveinstructiontothecandidate,observingthecandidateengagingwithstudentsthroughoutclinicalexperiences,andprovidingfeedbacktothecandidatebasedontheseobservations. Subp.4d.Culturally responsive teaching. “Culturallyresponsiveteaching”meansunderstandingandapplyingtheculturalknowledge,priorexperiences,framesofreference,andperformancestylesbasedonthelivedexperiencesofstudents,including and theeffectsofsystemicandinstitutionalracism,andapplyingthisknowledgetomakelearningexperiencesmorerelevantandeffectiveforstudents. Subp.7b.Professional dispositions. “Professionaldispositions”meansthevalues,commitments,andprofessionalethicsthatgovernhowateacheracts areneededtomaintainappropriateprofessionalrelationshipswithstudents,families,colleagues,andcommunities. Subp.8.Program completer. A.“Programcompleter”meansacandidatewhohasmetaprogram’scompletionrequirements.Foraninitiallicensurecandidatetobecountedasacompleter,thecandidatemustcompletestudentteachinginthelicensureareasought and receiveascoreon submitthe board-adoptedteacherperformanceassessmentforofficialscoring,ifapplicable.Foranadditionallicensurecandidatetobecountedasacompleter,thecandidatemustcompleteanevaluatedpracticuminthelicensureareasought. Subp.10c.Teacher educator; instructor. “Teachereducator”or“instructor”meanstheindividual facilitating employedordirectedbytheunittofacilitateacandidate’slearningopportunitiesandassessments. 8705.1010 UNIT STANDARDS. Subpart1.Standards for program design and improvement. B.Standard2.Theunitmustensureeachprogramprovideseffectiveinstructionon:


Adopted Rules (8)theknowledgeandskillsneededtoengagestudentswithtechnologyanddeliverdigitalandblendedlearning andcurriculumcurricula. Subp.3.Standards for clinical experiences. A.Standard9.Theunitandeachschoolpartnermustmaintainanagreementthataddresses: (1)theresponsibilitiesheldby expectationsforthecandidateduringaclinicalexperience; (3)thegroundsforremovingacandidatefromaclinicalexperienceanda theprocessfortheremoval;and B.Standard10.Theunitmustcollaboratewitheachschoolpartnertoensurethat: (1)eachcooperatingteacherpairedwithacandidateduringstudentteachingandpracticum: (c)isnotonanimprovementplanhascompletedprofessionaldevelopmentincoachingstrategiesforadultlearners;and (d) hascompletedprofessionaldevelopment meetsallotherrequirementsin coachingstrategiesforadultlearners state statute; (2)eachcooperatingteacherpairedwithacandidateduringfieldexperiences: (c)isnotonanimprovementplanmeetsallotherrequirementsinstatestatute;and C.Standard11.Forcandidatesseekinganinitialprofessionallicense,theunitmust: (2)provideaminimumof12full-timeweeks,ortheequivalentnumberofweekswherethecandidateisparticipatinginatleast80percentofthecontractedschoolweek,offace-to-facestudentteachingthat: (c) includesatleast80percentofthecontractedschoolweekofface-to-facestudentcontacttime; (d) (c)includesongoingobservationswithactionablefeedbacktoensuregrowthandattainmentofstandardswithaminimumoffourobservationsconductedbythecooperatingteacher; (e) (d)includesongoingobservationswithactionablefeedbacktoensuregrowthandattainmentofstandardswithaminimumoffourobservationsconductedbythesupervisor; (f) (e)includesaminimumofthreetriadmeetingswiththecooperatingteacher,thesupervisor,andthecandidateforclearandconsistentcommunication;and (g) (f)includesawrittenevaluationbythesupervisorthataddressesthecandidate’sabilitytomeetthestandardsinparts8710.2000to8710.8080andthecandidate’s required professionaldispositions. D.Standard12.Forcandidatesseekingmorethanoneprofessionallicense,theunitmust: (2)provideaminimumof14full-timeweeks,ortheequivalentnumberofweekswherethecandidateisparticipatinginatleast80percentofthecontractedschoolweek,offace-to-facestudentteachingthat: (c) includesatleast80percentofthecontractedschoolweekofface-to-facestudentcontacttime; (d) (c)includesobservationswithactionablefeedbacktoensuregrowthandattainmentofstandardswithaminimumoffiveobservations,withatleastoneobservationperplacement,conductedbythecooperatingteacher;


Adopted Rules (e) (d)includesobservationswithactionablefeedbacktoensuregrowthandattainmentofstandardswithaminimumoffiveobservations,withatleastoneobservationperplacement,conductedbythesupervisor; (f) (e)includesaminimumoffourtriadmeetings,withatleastonetriadmeetingperplacementwiththecooperatingteacher,thesupervisor,andthecandidate;and (g) (f)includesawrittenevaluationbythesupervisorthataddressesthecandidate’sabilitytomeettheapplicablestandardsinparts8710.2000to8710.8080andthecandidate’s requiredprofessionaldispositions. E.Standard13.Forcandidateswhohavecompletedlicensureviaportfolio,havecompleted or areintheprocessofcompletingastate-approvedinitiallicensureteacherpreparationprogram,andareseekinganadditionallicenseorendorsement,theunitmust: (1)haveadocumentedprocessforevaluatingacandidate’spriorclinicalexperiencesandteachingexperiencesincluding: (2)designapracticumexperiencethataddressesanygapsinpriorexperiencelistedinsubitem(1)andthat: (b)isaminimumof80hourswithacontinuousgroupofstudentsandconsecutivedaysalignedwiththeschoolcalendar; F.Standard14.Foracandidateworkingasateacherofrecordwhilecompletingateacherpreparationprogramtoobtainaninitialprofessionallicense,theunitmustensure: (1)thecandidatecompletestherequirementsinStandard1211; G.Standard15.Theunitmustensureeachsupervisor: (1)isqualifiedbyoneofthefollowing: (a)holdingorhavingheldaprofessionallicensealignedtothelicensurefieldorscopeofthelicensesoughtbythecandidateandatleastthreeyearsofexperienceasateacherofrecord; or (b) beingacurrentorformerlicensedE-12administratorwithoversightofteacherevaluation;or (c) (b)beingacurrentorformerE-12administratorwithdocumentedexperienceinteacherevaluation; Subp.4.Standards for candidates. A.Standard16.Theunitmustimplementaneffectivestrategyforrecruitingandretaining strategiestorecruit,retain,andincreasethepercentageofcandidatesto who: (1) completeprogramsthataddressstateanddistrictteachershortageareas,includingracialandethnicdiversity.;and (2) areofcolororindigenousinproportiontoeitherregionalorstateK-12studentdemographicratios. C.Standard18.Theunitmustmakeavailabletocandidates,onlineorinprint,thefollowinginformation: (4)theunit’sproceduresforreceivingandrespondingtocomplaintsandgrievancesfromcandidatesand other constituencies; (5)theunit’spolicyforsubstitutingprogramrequirementsforpriorlearningexperiences,coursework,


Adopted Rulesteachingexperience,andcreditbyexamination.Thepolicymustmakeclearthattheunitwillnotsubstitutepriorexperienceforstudentteachingorpracticumrequirementssetforth in Standard 1211,itemC,subitem(2),and Standard 1312,itemD,subitem(2),andStandard14; D.Standard19.Theunitmustmonitoreachcandidate’sattainmentofcontentandpedagogicalknowledgeandskillsasrequiredbyparts8710.2000to8710.8080,enactmentofunit-determinedprofessionaldispositions,andprogresstowardcompletingtheprogrambyassessingeachcandidate: F.Standard21.Theunitmustensureeachcandidateseeking,priortocompleting an initial professionallicense licensureprogram,completesaboard-adoptedteacherperformanceassessmentifanassessmentexiststhatisalignedwiththelicensesought. Subp.5.Standards for teacher educators. A.Standard22.Theunitmustimplementaneffectivestrategyforrecruitingstrategiestorecruit,retain, and retaining increasethepercentageofteachereducatorswithdiversebackgroundsandexperiences,includingraciallyandethnicallydiverseteachereducatorswhoareofcolororindigenousinproportiontoeitherregionalorstateK-12studentdemographicratios. B.Standard23.Theunitmustensureeachteachereducatorisabletoshowexpertiseforteachingassignmentsand throughdocumentationofoneofthefollowing: (1)the individual holds amaster’sdegreeorhigherinanyfieldand: (b) hascompletedadissertationorpublishedpeer-reviewedresearchintheteachereducator’sareaofinstruction; (2)theindividual: (a) holds abachelor’sdegreeinanyfield; (b) and has atleastfiveyearsofexperienceasateacherofrecordwithaprofessionallicense; and: (c) hascompletedastate-approvedteacherpreparationprogram.

Atleastoneofthecomponentslistedinunits(a)to(c)mustaligntothecontentareaofinstruction;

(a) nationalboardcertification;or (b) participationinatleast125hoursofinstructionalleadershipactivities,suchasservingasacooperatingteacherofcandidatesduringstudentteachingorpracticum,facilitatingprofessionaldevelopmentforotherteachers,mentoringteachers,orpeercoaching;or (3)forteachereducatorsofcareerandtechnicaleducationorthevisualorperformingarts,abachelor’sdegreeinanyfieldandatleastfiveyearsofrelevantprofessionalworkexperiencealignedtotheteachereducator’sareaofinstruction.;or (4) theindividualholdsabachelor’sdegreeorhigherinanyfieldandprovidesevidenceoftheindividual’sbackgroundandexperiencetotheboardthatdemonstratesessentialequivalencyofnecessarypedagogicalandcontentstandardproficiency.Examplesofbackgroundandexperienceincludebutarenotlimitedtopreviousworkexperiences,teachingexperiences,educatorevaluations,industry-recognizedcertifications,andnationalboardcertification. C.Standard24.Theunitmustensureeachteachereducatoroffield-specificmethodsinstruction,including


Adopted Rulesreadingmethods,isabletoshowexpertiseforteachingassignmentsandthroughdocumentationofoneofthefollowing: (1)isqualifiedasateachereducatorunderStandard23,subitem(1),and the individual: (a) holdsamaster’sdegreeorhigherinanyfieldand: i. hasatleast18graduatecreditsalignedtothecontentareaofinstruction; ii. hascompletedadissertationorpublishedpeer-reviewedresearchintheteachereducator’sareaofinstruction;or (a) iii.hascompletedastate-approvedteacherpreparationprogramalignedtothecontentareaofinstruction; and (b)hasthreeyearsofexperienceasateacherofrecord,includingatleastoneyearalignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction;and (c) holdsorheldaprofessionallicensealignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction; (2)isqualifiedasateachereducatorunderStandard23,subitem(2),and the individual: (a) holdsabachelor’sdegreeinanyfield; (a) (b)hascompletedastate-approvedteacherpreparationprogram; and (b) (c)hassevenyearsofexperienceasateacherofrecord;and,includingatleastthreeyearsalignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction.

Atleastoneofthecomponentslistedinunits(a)and(b)mustaligntothecontentareaofinstruction;

(c) holdsorheldaprofessionallicensealignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction;or (3)isqualifiedasateachereducatorunderStandard23,subitem(3),andforteachereducatorsoffield-specificmethodsincareerandtechnicaleducationorthevisualandperformingarts,theindividual: (a) holdsabachelor’sdegreeinanyfieldand: i. thebachelor’sdegreeisalignedtothecontentareaofinstruction; (a) ii. theindividualhasatleastfiveyearsofrelevantprofessionalworkexperiencealignedtotheteachereducator’scontentareaofinstruction;or iii. the individual hascompletedastate-approvedteacherpreparationprogramalignedtothecontentareaofinstruction; and (b) has five seven yearsofexperienceasateacherofrecord,includingatleastthreealignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction;and or (c) holdsorheldaprofessionallicensealignedtothescopeandcontentareaofinstruction.

Thisstandardiseffectivethreeyearsafterthedateofadoption.


Adopted Rules (4) theindividualholdsabachelor’sdegreeorhigherinanyfieldandprovidesevidenceoftheindividual’sbackgroundandexperiencetotheboardthatdemonstratesessentialequivalencyofnecessarypedagogicalandcontentstandardproficiency.Examplesofbackgroundandexperienceincludebutarenotlimitedtopreviousworkexperiences,teachingexperiences,educatorevaluations,industry-recognizedcertifications,andnationalboardcertification. D.Standard25.Theunitmustmonitorandassesseachteachereducatoreducator’seffectivenessasaninstructoratleastonceeverythreeyears,including using ateachereducatorframeworkthatmodelscontinuousimprovementpracticesandincludesobservationsandcandidatefeedbackobservationsandcandidatefeedback,unlessprohibitedbyanemploymentagreement. E.Standard26.Theunitmustrequireanddocumentforeachteachereducator: (1)completionofongoingprofessionaldevelopmentopportunities,includingprofessionaldevelopmentspecifictothefieldofeducation relatedtotheteachereducator’sareaofinstructionfocusingonresearch-basedbestpractices; Subp.6.Standards for unit and program oversight. C.Standard29.Theunitmusthavefinancial,human,andphysicalresourcestomaintainlicensureprograms,supportteachereducators,provideadministrativesupport,andmeetallunitandprogramstandards,includingtheabilitytocollectandanalyzedataforcontinuousimprovement. 8705.1100 UNIT APPROVAL. Subp.1a.Initial unit approval. Aprovidermustapplyforinitialunitapprovalundertheproceduresinthissubpart. C.Atleast12monthspriortothesitevisit,theprovidermustprovideaself-study,includingsupplementalevidencedemonstratingcompliancewithstandards,forreview. E.Thereviewteammustreviewthesubmittedself-studyandsupplementalevidenceandprovidefeedbackon areasofdeficit deficienciesatleastsixmonthspriortothesitevisit. G.Thereviewteammustconductasitevisittoverifyevidenceofcurrentcompliancewiththe standards in this chapter,reporttheirfindings,andmakearecommendationtotheboardregardingapprovalstatusoftheunit. H.Withinthewrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations,thereviewteammustidentifyeachstandardunderpart8705.1010,as: (2)MetwithConcern:whenthesubstanceofastandardisevidencedthroughnarrative,supplementalevidence,orinterviews,butthereview teamisconcernedaboutongoingcompliancewith the levelofdepththestandardismet relevant standards.Thereviewteammustprovideacommentoneachgapstandardthatis“MetwithConcern”; (4)NotMet:whencompliancewithallorpartofastandardisnotevidenceddemonstrated. Subp.1b.Board determinations for initial approval. Theboardmusttakeoneofthefollowingactionsbaseduponthereviewteam’swrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations. A.Theboardmaygrantinitialunitapprovalforadurationoftwoyearstonewlyapprovedprogramproviderstolaunchapprovedlicensureprogramsandbegincollectingcandidateandprogramdata.Theboardmayrequiretheunittosubmitaninterimreportduringtheapprovalperiodtodemonstratecompliancewithstandardsidentifiedas“MetasPlanned”and“NotMet”inthereviewteam’swrittenreport. (2)Aunitwithinitialunitapprovalmayseekcontinuingapprovalbysubmittingaself-studyoncetheunithas


Adopted Ruleslaunchedoneormoreapprovedprogramsforatleast24months.Areviewteammustconductasitevisittoverifyevidenceofcompliancewiththestandardsinthischapter,reportthefindings,andmakearecommendationtotheboardregardingcontinuingapprovalstatus.Thereviewteammustidentifyeachstandardaccordingtotheproceduresinpart8705.1100,subpart1a,itemH. Subp.2a.Continuing unit approval. B.Thereviewteammustconductasitevisittoverifyevidenceofcompliancewiththestandardsinthischapter,reporttheirfindings,andmakearecommendationtotheboardregardingtheapprovalstatusoftheunit.Withinthewrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations,thereviewteammembersmustidentifyeachstandardunderpart8705.1010as: (2)MetwithConcern:whenthesubstanceofastandardisevidencedthroughnarrative,supplementalevidence,orinterviews,butthereviewteamisconcernedaboutongoingcompliancewith the levelofdepththestandardismet relevant standards.Thereviewteammustprovideacommentforeachstandardthatis“MetwithConcern”;or Subp.2b.Board determinations for continuing approval. TheboardmusttakeoneoftheactionsinitemsAtoDbaseduponthereviewteam’swrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations. A.Theboardmustgrantcontinuingapprovalforaperiodofsixyearswhentheunitdemonstratesthatthestandards setforthinpart8705.1010are“Met”or“MetwithConcern.” B.Theboardmustgrantcontinuingapprovalwithfocusareasforaperiodofsixyearswhenoneormoreofthestandards setforthinpart8705.1010are“NotMet.” D.Theboardmustdisapproveaunitwhentheunit’sfailuretomeettherequirementsandstandardsinthischapter,chapter8710,orMinnesotaStatutes,chapter122A,resultsinaninabilitytopreparecandidatesforlicensure.Thedisapprovalactionmuststatethereasonsfordisapprovalandstipulateprovide a terminationdatethataccommodatesplanforcandidatescurrentlyenrolledintocompletethelicensureprogramswithin the unit by a specifieddate.Aprovidermaynotreapplyforunitorprogramapprovaluntilatleasttwoyearshavepassedsincethedateofthedisapprovalaction. Subp.6.Unit review teams and expenses. A.Thereviewteamforsitevisitsmustbecomprisedofatleastthreerepresentativesforunitsandtworeviewersforrestrictedunits.Thereviewteammayincludeactiveorformerteachereducators,activeorformerteachers,andactiveorformerschooladministrators.Theunitleadermustprovideinputtoboardstaffregardingthereviewteammembership.Ifagreementisnotreachedregardingreviewteammembership,orifinputisnotprovided,theboardstaffshallappointthereviewteammembers. 8705.1300 UNITS WITH BOARD-APPROVED NATIONAL ACCREDITATION. Subpart1.Initial approval. Whenateacherpreparationproviderthatisaccreditedbyaboard-approvednationaleducationaccreditationagencyseeksunitapproval,theprovidermaydemonstratecompliancewithasubsetofstandards setforthinpart8705.1010. Subp.2.Standards. Ateacherpreparationproviderthatisaccreditedbyaboard-approvednationaleducationaccreditationagencymaycomplyiseligibleforunitapprovalfromtheboardbydemonstratingcompliance with the followingsubsetofstandardsinpart8705.1010: I.Standard2623; J.Standard2724;and


Adopted Rules K. Standard26; L. Standard27;and K.M.Standard28. Subp.3.Approval process for units with board-approved national education accreditation. Aunitthatisaccreditedbyaboard-approvednationaleducationaccreditationagencymustfollowtheproceduresofthissubpart. B.Thedateoftheon-siteevaluationwiththeboard-approvednationaleducationaccreditationagencymustbejointlyagreeduponatleast12monthspriortotheunit’sapprovalexpirationdate.Aunitmustapplyforapprovalaccordingtopart8705.1100,subpart2a. C.Theunitmustsubmitawrittencompliancereportprovideaself-studytoboardstaffthataddressesthestandardsidentifiedinsubpart2. D.BoardstaffAreviewteammustparticipateinthesitevisitandconductasitevisittoverifyevidenceofcurrentcompliancewiththestandardsinsubpart2,reporttheirfindings,andmakearecommendationtotheboardregardingtheapprovalstatusoftheunit.Withinthewrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations,thereviewteammustidentifyeachstandardaccordingtopart8705.1100,subpart2a,itemB. Subp.4.Board determinations for continuing approval. Basedonthereviewteam’swrittenreportoffindingsandrecommendations,theboardmusttakeoneoftheactionssetforthinpart8705.1100,subpart2b.Whengrantingcontinuingapproval,theboardmaygrantcontinuingapprovalforaperiodofuptotenyearstoalignwiththeapprovalcycleoftheboard-approvednationalaccreditingagency. Subp.6. Self-study required. Withinoneyearofterminatingitsaffiliationwiththeboard-approvednationaleducationaccreditationagency,theunitmustsubmitaself-studydemonstratingcurrentcompliancewithstandardsinpart8705.1010. 8705.1500 MIDCYCLE UNIT REVIEW UNIT REPORT ON CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT. Subpart1.Submission required. Tomaintaincontinuingunitapproval,aunitmustsubmitamidcycleself-study unit reportoncontinuousimprovement. Subp.2.Midcycle self-study Unit report on continuous improvement. Theunitmustsubmitaself-study unit reportoncontinuousimprovementthatprovidesthefollowing: Subp.3.Midcycle self-study review procedures and board determinations Review procedures. A.Midcycleself-studies Unitreportsoncontinuousimprovementmustbeinitiallyreviewedbyboardstaff. B.Aself-study unitreportoncontinuousimprovementmustbereviewedbytheboardwhen: (1)theunitandprogramsdonotshowevidenceof demonstratecompliancewithstateandfederalrequirements; 8705.2000 PROGRAM REVIEW PANEL (PRP).

TheProfessionalEducatorLicensingandStandardsBoardmustestablishaprogramreviewpanel(PRP)asastandingcommitteeoftheboardtoassistwithprogramreviewandapprovalprocesses.PRPmembershipmustincludebutisnotlimitedtorepresentationfromtheProfessionalEducatorLicensingandStandardsBoard,MinnesotaAssociationofCollegesforTeacherEducation,approvedalternativepreparationproviders,andEducationMinnesota,andvaryingtypesofteacherpreparationandteacheradvocacyorganizations.ThePRPwillconsultwithcontentexpertsasneeded.PRPmemberswillrecusethemselvesfromreviewsoftheircurrentorformerunitorprogramsorotherperceivedconflicts


Adopted Rulesofinterestasdirectedbytheboard’sexecutivedirector.ProfessionalEducatorLicensingandStandardsBoardstaffwillfacilitatetheworkofthePRPandserveasnonvotingmembers.ThePRPwillmakerecommendationstotheboardregardingapprovaloflicensureprogramsreferredtothem.

8705.2100 REQUEST FOR INITIAL PROGRAM APPROVAL (RIPA). Subp.2.Request for initial program approval (RIPA). Therequestforinitialprogramapproval(RIPA)mustbesubmittedaccordingtotheproceduresinthissubpart. D.Programapplicationsmustincludeallrequirementsinsubitems(1)to(6). (1)Theapplicationmustprovideevidenceofthefollowingprogramdevelopmentstandards: (a)asummaryoftheprogramdevelopmentprocess,includingnameandcontactinformationforindividualsengagedinprogramdevelopment,includingthe designated aschoolpartner,teachereducators,contentinstructors,andpracticingteachersinthelicensurefield;and (b)thenameandcontactinformationforthedesignatedprogramleader,whoisresponsiblefordeliveryofthisprogramandisqualifiedasamethodsinstructor teachereducatorpursuanttopart8705.1010,subpart5,itemB,(Standard23). (2)Forinitiallicensureprograms,theapplicationmustprovideevidenceofteachingandassessingthestandardsofeffectivepractice(SEP)underpart8710.2000,including: (a) theprogramprovidescandidateswithaprofessionalsequenceoflearningopportunitiesbasedonthestandardsunderpart8710.2000;and (6)Theapplicationmustidentifyaprocessforcontinuousimprovementthatincludes: (b)attestationthatallcandidatesmustattemptboard-approvedcontentandpedagogyexamspriortorecommendation,forandsuch data onwillberemittedtotheboardtodemonstrateprogramefficacy; (c)attestationthatallcandidatesmustsubmitacompleteboard-adoptedperformanceassessmentpriortorecommendation,forandsuch data onwillberemittedtotheboardtodemonstrateprogramefficacy;and (d)attestationthattheimplementationofthebatteryofboard-adoptedsurveysmustbeprovidedforcandidates,programcompletersatcompletionandoneyearaftercompletion,andtheprogramcompleter’scompleters’currentsupervisorsupervisorsoneyearaftercompletion. Subp.3.Initial review procedures. A.RIPAsmustbeinitiallyreviewedbytrainedcontentexpertsandboardstaffaccordingtotimelinesandconsistentwithstandardsadoptedbytheProfessionalEducatorLicensingandStandardsBoard.Duringtheinitialreview,thecontentexpertsmustidentifyeachapplicablestandardinthischapterandparts8710.2000to8710.8000thataligntothelicensureareamustbeidentified as: (1)“Met,:”whenthesubstanceofthestandardisevidencedthroughalearningopportunityandanassessment; (2)“MetwithConcern,:”whenthesubstanceofthestandardisevidencedthroughalearningopportunityandanassessmentbutthereviewerisconcernedwithhowthestandardwasidentifiedorevidencedinitssubmission;or (3)“NotMet.:”whenthesubstanceofallorpartofastandardisnotevidencedthroughalearningopportunityandanassessmentorwhenthereisevidenceoffalseorconflictinginformationtiedtoaparticularstandard.


Adopted RulesIftheapplicablestandardsarefoundtobe“Met”andtherearenorequestsforadiscretionaryvariancefromstandardsinthischapterorchapter8710,theprogramwillberecommendedtotheboardforapproval.

B.Ifduringtheinitialreviewapplicablestandardsareidentifiedas“MetwithConcern”or“NotMet,”theprovidermaychoosetomakechangestolearningopportunitiesandassessmentsforasecondreview.Duringthesecondreview,thecontentexpertsmustreviewchangestolearningopportunitiesandassessmentsforstandardsidentifiedas“MetwithConcern”or“NotMet”duringtheinitialreviewanddeterminewhetherthestandardsare“Met,”“MetwithConcern,”or“NotMet.” 8705.2200 PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS REPORT FOR CONTINUING APPROVAL (PERCA). Subp.2.Program effectiveness report for continuing approval (PERCA). C.PERCAsmustbereviewedaccordingtotheinitialprogramreviewprocedureinpart8705.2100,subpart3,when: (2)significantchangeshavebeenmadetooneormoremethodscourseshavebeenmadesuchthattheprimaryplacementofatleast25percentofstandardsresulted;or Subp.3.Program effectiveness reports for continuing approval (PERCA) review procedures. A.PERCAsmustbeinitiallyreviewedbyboardstaff.PERCAsmustbesubmittedtotheprogramreviewpanelforreviewwhen: (2)theprogramisoutofcompliancewithoneormoreoftherequirementssetforthinthischapter,chapter8710,orMinnesotaStatutes,chapter122A; (3)theprogramhasanexistingstatusof“approvalwithacontinuousfocusarea”andhasfailedto fullyaddressitscontinuousfocusarea; (5)theprogramhasfailedtofullymeettherequirementssetforthbyarequiredinterimreport. Subp.3a.Board determinations. BasedonthefindingsofthePERCAsubmissionandrecommendationsofthePRPorboardstaff,theboardmustmakeoneoftheprogramapprovaldecisionsinitemsAtoD. B.Theboardmustgrantcontinuingapprovalwithfocusareasforthreeyearswhentheprogramreportrevealedthatoneormorestandards,rules,orcandidateperformancemeasureswerenotincompliancewithboardcriteria,includingwhenlessthan70percentofcandidatesmeetboard-adoptedthresholdsonstate-requiredexaminationsandboard-adoptedperformanceassessments.Continuingprogramapprovalstatusisgrantedwithboard-identifiedareasoffocusforcontinuousimprovement.ThecontinuousimprovementportionofthePERCAreportmustincludeevidenceofprogressintheidentifiedfocusareasinthesubsequentreportingcycle.Theboardmustmakethestatusofapprovalwithcontinuousimprovementfocusandtheidentifiedfocusareaspubliclyavailableontheboard’swebsite.Basedonevidenceofprogressspecifictothefocusareas,theboardmaygrantanadditionaltwoyearsofcontinuingapprovalwithcontinuousimprovementfocus.ForfederalTitleIIreporting,theboardmustidentifytheprogramas“atriskoflowperforming”inthestatereportcard. C.Theboardmustplaceaprogramonprobationforuptotwoyearswhentheprogramdoesnotdemonstrateacceptableprogressonfocusedcontinuousimprovementplans.Probationarystatusauthorizestheprogramtocontinuewithoneyeartodemonstrateprogressonidentifiedunmetstandards,rules,orcandidateperformancemeasures.Duringthefirstyearaprogramisonprobation,theboardmustidentifytheprogramas“atriskoflowperforming”inthestateTitleIIreportcard.Afteroneyear,andbasedonawrittenprogressreport,theboardmaygrantasecondone-yearextensionoftheprobationarystatuspriortodiscontinuingtheidentifiedprogram.Candidatesenrolledinaformerlyapprovedprogramthatisplacedonprobationarystatusmustbenotifiedoftheprogram’sstatus.Probationarystatusmayresultinfederalreportingorfinancialaidimplicationsormayimpactotheraccreditations.ForfederalTitleII


Adopted RulesreportingDuringthesecondyearaprogramisonprobation,theboardmustidentifytheprogramas“lowperforming”inthe state TitleIIreportcard. D.Theboardmustdiscontinueaprogramwhenthefailureoftheprogramtomeettherequirementsandstandardsinthischapter,chapter8710,orMinnesotaStatutes,chapter122A,resultsinaninabilitytopreparecandidatesforlicensure.Whendiscontinuingaprogram,theboardmustestablishatimelinetoaccommodatecandidatesenrolledintheprogram.Nonewcandidatesmaybeadmittedintoadiscontinuedprogramafterthedatetheboardactstodiscontinuetheprogram.Theprovidermustsubmittotheboardalistofcandidatesenrolledintheprogramand,theirexpectedcompletiondates,andaplanforthosecandidatestocompletetheprogrambyaspecifieddate.Theprovidermustindividuallynotifythosecandidatesinwritingoftheprogram’sdiscontinuationandtheirprogramcompletionoptions.Theunitmaynotapplyforprogramapprovalforaprogramthathasbeendiscontinueduntilatleastthreeyearshavepassedsincetheboardaction. 8705.2600 BOARD ACTIONS, DISCRETIONARY VARIANCES, AND APPEALS. Subp.5.Discretionary variance.Theboardmaygrantadiscretionaryvariancetoauthorizeaproviderorprogramtomeetarequirementinthischapterinamannerotherthanasspecifiedinruleortowaivetherequiremententirelywhenapplicationoftherequirementwouldresultinunduehardship.Aprovidermayrequestadiscretionaryvariancebyusingaformdevelopedbytheboard.Toapplyforadiscretionaryvariance,aprovidermust: C.describethealternativepracticesormeasuresinplacetoprotecttherightsandlearningopportunitiesofcandidatesandstudentsandtherationaleforanyalternativepracticesormeasures.

Theboardshallreviewdiscretionaryvariancerequests.Ifthediscretionaryvariancerequestisdenied,theboardshallprovideawrittendeterminationlistingthereasonforthedenial.Theboardmayattachconditionstograntingthevarianceifitisdeterminedthatconditionsareneededtoprotecttherightsofcandidatesandstudents.

Subp.6.Interim reports. A.Iftheboardidentifiesneworrepeatedviolationsoftherequirementssetforthinthischapter,chapter8710,orMinnesotaStatutes,chapter122A,theboardmayrequiretheunittosubmitaninterimreport.Theunitmustsubmitaninterimreportwithintwomonthsofreceivingnotice,andthereportmustincludeevidenceofhowtheviolationswereresolvedandhowtheunitorprogramhasachievedcompliance. B.Uponreceiptoftheinterimreport,theboardmusttakeoneormoreofthefollowingactions: (2)changetheunit’sapprovalstatusto“approvedcontinuingapprovalwithfocusareas”fortheremainderoftheunit’sapprovalperiodoruntiltheunitprovidesevidencethatallrequirementsidentifiedintheinterimreportare“Met”; EFFECTIVE DATE. (a)ThischapteriseffectiveJuly1,2022.UnitsmaychoosetomeetstandardsandrequirementsinthischapterbeforeJuly1,2022.

(a)Organizations(b)AproviderseekinginitialunitapprovalorinitialprogramapprovalmustmeetthestandardsinthischaptereffectiveJanuaryJuly1,2021.OrganizationsAprovidermaychoosetomeetthestandardsinthischapterpriortoJanuaryJuly1,2021.

(b)Aunitmustmeetthestandardsinparts8705.1010and8705.1100bythedateoftheunit’sfirstsitevisitoccurringonorafterJuly1,2022.TheunitmaychoosetomeetthestandardsinthischapterpriortoJuly1,2022.

(c)Aunitmustmeetthestandardsinparts8705.2000to8705.2200foreachprogramseekingcontinuingapprovalbythedateoftheprogram’sfirstPERCAsubmissionoccurringonorafterJuly1,2020.

(d)(c)Standard24inpart8705.1010,subpart5,iseffectivethreeyearsafterthedateofadoption.


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 21-20: Declaring a Peacetime Emergency to Provide Safety and Protection

I, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota, bytheauthorityvestedinmebytheConstitutionandapplicablestatutes,issuethefollowingExecutiveOrder:

Today,theHennepinCountyDistrictCourtheardclosingargumentsinthetrialofformerpoliceofficerDerekChauvin.TheanticipatedverdictintheChauvintrialandthefatalpoliceshootingofDaunteWrighthaveraisedthepotentialoffurthercivilunrestintheseven-countymetropolitanareaofAnoka,Carver,Dakota,Hennepin,Ramsey,Scott,andWashingtoncounties.SinceApril11,2021,whenDaunteWrightdiedafterbeingshotbyapoliceofficer,manyMinnesotanshaveexpressedtheirfrustrationsinapeacefulandconstructivemanner.However,someindividualshaveengagedinunlawfulanddangerousactivity,includinglootinganddamagingpublicandprivateproperty.Theseactivitiesthreatenthesafetyoflawfuldemonstrators,peopleinthesurroundingcommunities,andfirstresponders.Assuch,localandstateresourceshavebeenreallocatedtoassistintheunrestinBrooklynCenterandnearbycommunities.ThisreallocationhasdrawnresourcesawayfromthecitiesofMinneapolisandSaintPaul,andnearbycommunities,wherethereisathreatofcivilunrest.

OperationSafetyNet,ajointplanningandresponseeffortbetweentheStateofMinnesotaandmanylocaljurisdictionstocoordinateandsendresources,continuestooperate.OnFebruary5,2021,inExecutiveOrder21-06,IactivatedtheMinnesotaNationalGuardtosupportpublicsafetyandsecurity,andtorespondtopotentialcivilunrestduringandaftertheChauvintrial.Asaresult,theNationalGuardiscurrentlyonstateactivedutyandauthorizedtorespondtocivilunrest.TheNationalGuardcansupplementlocallawenforcementeffortstokeepthepeace,ensurepublicsafety,andallowforpeacefuldemonstrations.

Localandstateresourceshavebeenfullydeployed,buttheyareinadequatetoaddressthethreat.RecenteventsinBrooklynCenterhaveexhaustedMinnesota’slocalandstateresourcesandarelikelytohamperourabilitytoprovidepublicsafetyandprotectcriticalinfrastructureandkeyresourcesintheseven-countymetroareainthecomingweek.Forthesereasons,theChiefsofPoliceinthecitiesofMinneapolisandSaintPaulandtheSheriffsofDakota,Hennepin,andRamseycountieshaveallrequestedthattheStateseekassistancefromotherstatespursuanttotheEmergencyManagementAssistanceCompact(“EMAC”).ThispeacetimeemergencydeclarationallowstheStatetoreceiveEMACassistancefromotherstates.

Forthesereasons,andtoprotectpeaceandsafety,Ideclareapeacetimeemergencyintheseven-countymetropolitanareaofAnoka,Carver,Dakota,Hennepin,Ramsey,Scott,andWashingtoncountiesandorderstateagencies,incooperationwithappropriatefederalagenciesandotherstates,toassistlocalunitsofgovernmentastheyrespondtoandrecoverfromthisemergency.

ThisExecutiveOrderanddeclarationofpeacetimeemergencyiseffectiveimmediatelyunderMinnesotaStatutes2020,section4.035,subdivision2,anditsdurationisgovernedbyMinnesotaStatutes2020,section12.31,subdivision2.


Executive OrdersSignedonApril19,2021.

Tim WalzGovernor

FiledAccordingtoLaw:

Steve SimonSecretaryofState

Revenue NoticesTheDepartmentofRevenuebeganissuingRevenueNoticesinJulyof1991.RevenueNoticesarestatements

ofpolicymadebythedepartmentthatprovideinterpretation,detail,orsupplementaryinformationconcerningaparticularstatute,rule,ordepartmentalpractice.TheauthoritytoissueRevenueNoticesisfoundinMinnesota Statutes,Section270C.07.

KEY: Underliningindicatesadditionstoexistinglanguage.Strikeoutsindicatedeletionsfromexistinglanguage.

Minnesota Department of RevenueRevenue Notice # 21-01: Special Taxes – Unrelated Business Income Tax – Revocation and Replacement of Revenue Notice # 17-04

Introduction

ThisRevenueNoticerevokesinpartandreplacesinpartRevenueNotice#17-04.RevenueNotice#17-04providedthatunrelatedbusinessincometaxpayersarenotsubjecttothelimitationsandmodificationsonnetoperatinglossesinMinnesota Statutes,sections290.0133,subdivision5and290.095.

Duringthe2019SpecialLegislativeSession,theLegislatureenacted2019Minn.Laws,1stSpecialSessionchapter6,article1,section35,whichamongotherthings,alignedUnrelatedBusinessIncomeTax(UBIT)withcorporatetreatmentofnetoperatingloss(NOL)deductions.TheLegislatureaccomplishedthisbyamendingMinnesota Statutes,section290.05toaddsubdivision3(d):

“Incalculatingunrelatedbusinesstaxableincomeundersection512oftheInternalRevenueCode,theamountofanynetoperatinglossdeductionclaimedundersection172oftheInternalRevenueCodeisanaddition.Taxpayersmakinganadditionunderthisparagraphmaydeductanetoperatinglossforthetaxableyearinthesamemannerasacorporationundersection290.095,inaformandmannerprescribedbythecommissioner,andmaycalculatethelosswithouttheapplicationofthelimitationprovidedforundersection512(a)(6)oftheInternalRevenueCode.”

Asaresultofthesechanges,RevenueNotice#17-04isindirectconflictwithMinnesota Statutes,section290.05,subdivision3(d).Underthenewlaw,UBITtaxpayersmustaddbackanyamountofNOLsclaimedundersection172oftheInternalRevenueCode.TheymaythencalculateanddeductMinnesotaNOLsconsistentwithcorporatetreatmentofNOLs.

Department’s Position

ThisRevenueNoticedoesnotrevoketheotherportionsofRevenueNotice#17-04,whicharerestatedasfollows:

Theterm“unrelatedbusinessincome”isdefinedinMinnesotaStatutessection290.05,subdivision3(a)(3),byacross-referencetosections511to515oftheInternalRevenueCode.Section512(b)(6)oftheInternalRevenueCode


Revenue NoticespermitsnetoperatinglossestobedeductedinthecalculationofUnrelatedBusinessIncomeasprovidedinsection172oftheInternalRevenueCode.Accordingly,exemptentitiesthataresubjecttoMinnesotaunrelatedbusinessincometaxarerequiredtousetheattributecalculationandtimingprovisionsprovidedforinsection172oftheInternalRevenueCodeindeterminingtheirincomeunderMinnesotaStatutessection290.05,subdivision3(a)(3).

Revenue Notice # 17-04 is hereby revoked in part and replaced with Revenue Notice # 21-01.

PublicationDate:April26,2021 LeeHo,DeputyCommissioner

Official NoticesPursuant to Minnesota Statutes§§14.101,anagencymustfirstsolicitcommentsfromthepubliconthesubject

matterofapossiblerulemakingproposalunderactiveconsiderationwithintheagencybypublishinganoticeintheState Register atleast60daysbeforepublicationofanoticetoadoptoranoticeofhearing,andwithin60daysoftheeffectivedateofanynewstatutorygrantofrequiredrulemaking.

The State Registeralsopublishesotherofficialnoticesofstateagenciesandnon-stateagencies,includingnoticesofmeetingsandmattersofpublicinterest.

Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB)Notice of Completed Application in the Matter of the License Application of Ashby Fire Department Ambulance Service

PLEASE TAKE NOTICEthattheEmergencyMedicalServicesRegulatoryBoard(hereinafterEMSRB)hasreceivedacompletedapplicationfromAshby Fire Department Ambulance Service, Ashby, Minnesota,foranewlicensetoprovidePart-TimeAdvancedLifeSupport(ALS).

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthat,pursuanttoMinn.Stat144E.11,subd.3,eachmunicipality,county,community

healthboard,governingbodyofaregionalemergencymedicalservicessystem,ambulanceserviceandotherpersonwishingtomakerecommendationsconcerningthedispositionoftheapplication,shallmakewrittenrecommendationsorcommentsopposingtheapplicationtotheEMSRBwithin 30 days or by May 31, 2021, 4:30 p.m.

Writtenrecommendationsorcommentsopposingtheapplicationshouldbesentto:TonySpector,Executive

Director,EMSRB,2829UniversityAvenueS.E.,Suite310,Minneapolis,Minnesota55414-3222.Ifnomorethanfivecommentsopposingtheapplicationarereceivedduringthecommentperiod,andtheEMSRBapprovestheapplication,theapplicantwillbeexemptfromacontestedcasehearing,pursuanttoMinn.Stat.144E.11,subd4(a).Ifmorethanfivecommentsinoppositiontotheapplicationarereceivedduringthecommentperiod,ortheEMSRBdeniestheapplication,theapplicantmayimmediatelyrequestacontestedcasehearing,ormaytrytoresolvetheobjectionsofthepublicand/ortheEMSRBwithin30days,pursuanttoMinn.Stat.144E.11,subd.5(a)(b).Iftheapplicantisunabletoresolvetheobjectionswithin30days,oriftheapplicantinitiallyrequestsacontestedcasehearing,onewillbescheduledandnoticeofthehearinggivenpursuanttoMinn.Stat.144E.11,subd.5(c)-(e).

Date:04/19/2021

TonySpector,ExecutiveDirector


Official NoticesMinnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)

Watershed DivisionNotice of Availability of the Draft Lake Winona Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Project and Request for Comment

TheMinnesotaPollutionControlAgency(MPCA)producedthisreporttosetpollutionreductiongoalsandstrategiesforLakeWinonaanditswatershed,andisrequestingwrittencommentsduringthepubliccommentperiod:

• Publiccommentperiodbegins:April26,2021• Publiccommentperiodends:4:30onMay26,2021

Agency contact person:Writtencommentsandrequestsformoreinformationshouldbedirectedto:

BonnieFinnertyWatershedDivision

7678CollegeRd,Ste105Baxter,MN56425-9525

Phone:218-316-3897;800-657-3864Email:[email protected]

Thedraftisavailableforreviewat:https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/tmdl/lake-winona-excess-nutrients-tmdl-project

TheofficialpublicnoticeforthereportsandinformationonpublicnoticeproceduresisavailableforreviewattheMPCApublicnoticeswebpage:https://www.pca.state.mn.us/public-notices–finditlocatedunderpublicnoticesissuedonApril26,2021.

Teachers Retirement AssociationBoard of Trustees

Notice of Meeting

TheMinnesotaTeachersRetirementAssociationBoardofTrusteeswillholdameetingonWednesday,May26,2021at9:30a.m.inRoom106,60EmpireDrive,St.Paul,MNtoconsidermatterswhichmayproperlycomebeforetheBoard.Boardmembersmayparticipateinthemeetingbyelectronicmeans.

IfGovernorWalz’spandemicsocialdistancingrequirementsremaininplaceonthemeetingday,themeetingwillbeheldbyelectronicmeans.Thepublicmaymonitorthemeetingelectronicallyfromaremotesiteassetoutontheagency’swebsite,whichcanbefoundatwww.minnesotatra.org.

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/tmdl/lake-winona-excess-nutrients-tmdl-project

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/water/tmdl/lake-winona-excess-nutrients-tmdl-project

https://www.pca.state.mn.us/public-notices


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 Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Notice of Grant Opportunity

NOTICEISHEREBYGIVENthattheMinnesotaDepartmentofEmploymentandEconomicDevelopment(DEED)placesnoticeofanyavailablegrantopportunitiesonlineathttps://mn.gov/deed/about/contracts/open-rfp.jsp

Minnesota HousingApplication for Funding Notice for Administrators for the 2021 - 2023 Homeownership Education, Counseling and Training (HECAT) Fund

TheMinnesotaHousingFinanceAgency(MinnesotaHousing),MinnesotaHomeownershipCenter,GreaterMinnesotaHousingFundandFamilyHousingFundannouncetheavailabilityoffundsundertheHomeownershipEducation,CounselingandTraining(HECAT)Fundtoprovidefinancialsupporttoeligibleorganizationstodeliveravarietyofhomeownershipeducation,counselingandtrainingservicestoMinnesotans.Servicesincludethefollowing:1)in-persongrouphomebuyereducation;2)one-on-onehomebuyerserviceswhichincludefinancialwellnessandhomebuyeradvising;3)homeequityconversioncounseling;and4)foreclosurepreventioncounseling.Weareseekingproposalsfromcommunity-basednon-profitorganizationsthathave501(c)(3)statusandgovernmentalorganizations.

TheApplicationforFunding,supportinginformation,andtechnicalassistancewebinarregistrationwillbeavailableonMonday,April26,2021onwww.mnhousing.gov>Lenders&HomeownershipPartners>CommunityDevelopment>HomeownershipEducation&Counseling>HomeownershipEducation,CounselingandTrainingFund(HECAT)

AllapplicationmaterialsmustbecompletedandreceivedbyMinnesotaHousingnolaterthan3:00 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

IfyouhavequestionspleasecontactQueVangat(651)[email protected].

Minnesota HousingHousing Trust Fund Rental Assistance Program Request for Proposals Announcement

MinnesotaHousingannouncestheavailabilityofupto$26.5millioninHousingTrustFund(HTF)RentalAssistanceProgramfundingforthegranttermofOctober1,2021–September30,2023toprovidetemporaryRentalAssistance,HousingRelatedExpensessuchasapplicationfeesandsecuritydeposits,inpartnershipwithsupportiveservicesforHighPriorityHomeless(HPH)familiesandindividuals.Includedinthisamountisuptoatotalof$500,000asaone-timefundingopportunityforHousingNavigationservices.HousingNavigationfundingisavailableonlytoapplicantsselectedforfundingofTenant-BasedRentalAssistanceprograms.

ApplicationsareduetoMinnesotaHousingbyWednesday,May26,2021at4:30p.m.CT.

Eligible Applicants for Housing Trust Fund Rental Assistance Program Grants CurrentTenant-BasedRentalAssistanceandSponsor-BasedRentalAssistanceAdministratorsareeligibletoapply.


State Grants & LoansNewTenant-BasedRentalAssistanceapplicantsareeligibletoapplyforfundingiftheymeettherequirementslistedbelow.

Eligibleapplicantsforthisfundinginclude:

• Anonprofitorganization,asdefinedinMinnesota Statutes, section 462A.03, subdivision 22• Afor-profitorganization• Alimiteddividendentity,asdefinedinMinnesota Rules, part 4900.0010, subpart 14• Acooperativehousingcorporation,asdefinedinMinnesota Rules, part 4900.0010, subpart 8• Acity,asdefinedinMinnesota Statutes, section 462A.03, subdivision 21• Ajointpowersboardestablishedbytwoormorecities• Apublichousingagency• AnIndigenoustribeortribalhousingcorporation• Anaturalperson

MoreprograminformationandapplicationmaterialsareavailableontheMinnesotaHousingwebsiteat: www.mnhousing.gov(Home>MultifamilyRentalPartners>ApplyforFunding>GettingStarted>What’savailablenow>GrantPrograms).

QuestionsabouttheprogramshouldbedirectedtoErinMenneaterin.menne@state.mn.us

Department of Human Services Behavioral Health Division

Notice of Request for Proposals to Community Response to Racialized Trauma

TheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHSorState)isrequestingproposalstoprovidementalhealthandsubstanceusedisorderprevention,treatment,andcrisisrelatedservicestosupportBlackcommunitiesinthemetroareaimpactedbyracializedtraumaasaresultofpoliceofficerkillings.

DHSisseekingproposalsforthegrantperiodMay10,2021throughSeptember15,2021.

Formoreinformationcontact:StevenWilson

DepartmentofHumanServicesBehavioralHealthDivision

P.O.Box64981444LafayetteRoadNorth,St.Paul,MN551550981

Phone:(651)[email protected]

Thisistheonlypersondesignatedtoanswerquestionsbypotentialrespondersregardingthisrequest.

Toobtainthisinformationinadifferentformat,[email protected].

ProposalssubmittedinresponsetothisRequestforProposals(RFP)mustbereceivedatthe ([email protected])emailaddresslistedintheRFPnolaterthan4:00 p.m., Central Time, on May 3, 2021. Late proposals will not be considered. Proposalsreceivedviaothermethodswillnotbeconsidered.

TheRFPcanbeviewedbyvisitingtheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServicesGrants,RequestsforProposals(RFP)andRequestsforInformation(RFI)website:https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/

ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/462A.03

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/4900.0010/

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/rules/4900.0010/

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/462A.03


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.

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)Inver Hills Community College and Dakota County Technical College

Notice of Request for Proposal for On-Campus Security Services

InverHillsCommunityCollegeandDakotaCountyTechnicalCollegearerequestingproposalsfordedicatedoncampussecurityservices.Wearelookingforfull-timedaylicensedlawenforcementcoverageforourRosemount,MNcampuswithadedicatedvehicletoprovidepolicingandenforcementyearround.

Toreceiveacompletecopyoftheproposal,[email protected] or visit https://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/index.html

Proposalsmustbesealedwithanotationontheoutsideoftheenvelopestating:IHCC/DCTCOn-CampusSecurityProposal–DELIVERIMMEDIATELY

Mailordeliver(faxesandemailwillnotbeaccepted)sealedproposalmustbedeliverednolaterthan3:00pmMonday,May24th,2021to:

InverHillsCommunityCollegeOperationsDept.

250080thStreetEastAttn:EricaKantola

Phone(651)450-3394 PROPOSALCLOSEDATEISMonday,May24th,2021-3:00P.M.

https://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/index.html


State ContractsMinnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)

Lake Superior CollegeRequest for Bid for Data Center Server Replacements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthatbidsarebeingsolicitedforreplacementserversforthemaindatacenteratLakeSuperiorCollege.

ForadditionalinformationortorequestacopyoftheRequestforBid,pleasecontact:

MikeFrancisco,PurchasingLakeSuperiorCollege

2101TrinityRoad,DuluthMN55811P:218-733-5968E:[email protected]

TheRFBcanalsobefoundathttps://www.lsc.edu/rfp/.ProposalsaredueattheLakeSuperiorCollegeBusinessOfficeby12:00pmCTonFriday,May7th,2021.

ThisnoticeandtheRequestforBiddonotobligatetheStateofMinnesota,MinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversitiesorLakeSuperiorCollegetoawardacontract;andreservesitsrighttowithdrawfromtheRFBifitisconsideredtobeinitsbestinterest.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)System Office – Marketing and Communications

Request for Proposals for Video Services

MinnesotaStateCollegesandUniversities(MinnesotaState)isrequestingproposalsforavendortoprovidevideoservicesasneededforprojectsatlocationsthroughoutMinnesotaduringtheperiodfromJuly1,2021toJune30,2023.SelectedvendormayalsouseB-rollfromvideoshootstocreate30and60-secondanthemvideostobeusedinadvertisingeffortsbyMinnesotaState.Theprojecthasananticipatedbudgetofupto$60,000.

MinnesotaStatemustreceiveallresponsestothisRFPnolaterthan5:00P.M.CentralStandardTimeonFriday,May14,2021.Proposalmustbeemailedto:

BarbaraHein,[email protected]

InquiriesaboutthisRFPmustbedirectedto:

BarbaraHein,DirectorofMarketingTelephone:320-309-4815

E-mail:[email protected]

ForacompletecopyoftheRFPandrequiredsubmissionmaterials,pleasevisittheRFPwebsiteat https://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/.ClickonGeneralOpportunitiesandfollowtheVideoServicesforMinnesotaStatelink.

Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Request for Proposals for MnDOT-DEED Highway Heavy Construction Equipment Operator Training and Placement

TheMinnesotaDepartmentofEmploymentandEconomicDevelopmentRequestforProposalsforMnDOT-DEEDHighwayHeavyConstructionEquipmentOperatorTrainingandPlacement.

https://www.lsc.edu/rfp/

https://www.minnstate.edu/vendors/


State ContractsMinnesotaDepartmentofEmploymentandEconomicDevelopmentisseekingproposalsforHighwayHeavy

ConstructionEquipmentOperatortrainingservicestargetedtominoritiesandwomen.

TheRFPispostedonDEED’swebsite:https://mn.gov/deed/about/contracts/.Responsesmustbereceivednolaterthan1:00pm,CentralDaylightTime,onMay5,2021.

Minnesota Management and BudgetMinnesota Advantage Health Plan

Request for Proposals for Pharmacy Benefit Manager Auditor

PROJECT NAME:PharmacyBenefitManagerAuditor

DETAILS:TheMinnesotaDepartmentofManagementandBudgetisrequestingproposalsforthepurposeofauditingtheStateEmployeeGroupInsuranceProgram(SEGIP),andthePublicEmployeesInsurancePrograms(PEIP),PharmacyBenefitManagertoensurethestateisreceivingallfinancialandpricingtermsinitscontractarecorrectlyappliedandthatappropriatequalitycontrolsareinplace.

WorkisanticipatedtostartafterJuly1,2021.

COPY REQUEST:ToreceiveacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequestbyemailto:

JodiEhlenz,Asst.Manager,Contracts&[email protected]

PROPOSAL DEADLINE:ProposalsinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailnotlaterthan4:00 p.m., Central Time, May 17, 2021. Late proposals will not be considered. Faxedormailedproposalswillnotbeconsidered.

ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStateofMinnesotatoawardacontractorcompletetheproposedprogram,andtheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitationifitisconsideredinitsbestinterest.Allcostsincurredinrespondingtothissolicitationwillbebornebytheresponder.

Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)Engineering Services Division

Notices 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.htmaswellastheOfficeofGrantsManagement(OGM)at:http://www.grants.state.mn.us/public/.

City of BrainerdRequest for Proposals for Brainerd and Crow Wing County Transit Service Operation

PROPOSAL ACCEPTANCE CLOSES MAY 3, 2021 at 10:00 A.M.

Sealedproposalsmarked“Brainerd&CrowWingCountyServiceOperation”willbereceivedattheOfficeofCityAdministrator,501LaurelSt.,Brainerd,MN56401,until10:00a.m.,localtime,May3,2021,atwhichtimetheywillbeopenedanddocumentedasreceived,catalogedforallrequiredsubmittals,andpreparedforreview.SolicitationisfortheoperatingservicestotheCityofBrainerdandCrowWingCounty,Minnesota,fortheperiodofJuly1,2021throughJune30,2024inaccordancewiththespecificationsonsame.

ProposalevaluationwilloccurMay6,2021andmaybeconsideredbytheBrainerdCityCouncilattheirregularmeetingonMay17,2021.TheBrainerdCityCouncilreservestherighttoreviewtheproposalslater,ifnecessary,toallowforfurtherconsiderationandproposerpresentationspriortoacting.

Brainerd&CrowWingPublicTransitSystemisacitywide/countywidepublictransitservicesubsidizedwithstateandfederalpublictransitdollars,whichutilizessmallchassiscut-awaybusestotransportpassengers.TheproposerunderstandsthattheTransitSystembelongstoTheCityofBrainerdandCrowWingCounty,andtheproposalpresentedisfortheoperationofthetransitsystem.

Specificationsandproposalformsmaybeobtained,atnocost,fromtheCityofBrainerdwebsitelocatedat www.ci.brainerd.mn.us.Allproposalsmustbesubmittedontheproposalformsfurnished.ThecontactpersonforallcommunicationinvolvingtheRFPis:

TransitCoordinator501LaurelStreet

Brainerd,MN56401218-454-3413

[email protected] OtherBrainerd&CrowWingTransitSystempersonneloritsrepresentativesarenotallowedtodiscusstheRFPwith

anyone,includingpotentialresponders,beforetheRFPsubmissiondeadline.

Allproposalsshallbesealedwiththeproposer’snameandaddressclearlyidentifiedontheoutsideofpacket.TheBrainerd&CrowWingTransitSystemdoesnotrequireaproposalguaranty,cashdeposit,and/orproposalbondforthisRFP.

TheFTAisorwillbeprovidingfederalassistanceforthisprojectinanestimatedexpectedamountof$671,612;theFederalAssistanceListingnumberis20.509.


Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)SpecialProvisions:TheMn/DOTOfficeofEEO/ContractManagement

hasassignedaRace/GenderNeutralDBEgoaltothisproject.BiddersaredirectedtoreadtheDisadvantageBusinessEnterprise(DBE)SpecialProvisionrace/genderneutralgoalinAttachment3.TheDisadvantageBusinessEnterpriseSpecialProvisionsexplainshowtocomplywiththeDBErequirements.

TheCityofBrainerdreservestherighttoselectthemostadvantageousofferbyevaluationandcomparingfactorsinadditiontocostorpricesuchthatarecipientmayacquiretechnicalsuperiorityevenifitmustpayapremiumprice.A‘premium”isthedifferencebetweenthepriceofthelowestpricedproposalandtheonethattherecipientbelievesoffersthebestvalue.

ByOrderoftheCityCouncil,CityofBrainerd

March15th,2021

JenniferBergman–CityAdministrator

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2021 Glumack Drive Reconstruction

Airport Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2021 Glumack Drive Reconstruction MAC Contract No.: 106-3-650Bids Close At: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021Bid Opening At: 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, 2021 via teleconferenceTeleconference Dial In #: +16124056798Conference ID #: 681090675#

Notice to Contractors:SealedBidProposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.Thisprojectprovidesfor:Reconstructionofapproximately1,000-footlengthofGlumackDriveandthedemolitionoftheexistingexitbridgefromtheRedRamp.

Note:YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunitiesorgodirectlytoMAC’S E-News Subscription Service andchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)onthisprojectis14%.

Bid Security:Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.

Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofKimley-HornandAssociates,Inc.;attheMinnesotaBuildersExchange;DodgeDataandAnalytics;andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.DuetoCOVID-19,inspectionwillnotbeallowedattheConsultantoffice.Biddersdesiringdrawingsandspecificationsforpersonalusemaysecureacompletedigitalsetathttp://www.questcdn.com.Biddersmaydownloadthecompletesetofdigitalbiddingdocumentsfor$20.00byenteringeBidDoc™#7749725inthe“SearchProjects”page.ContactQuestConstructionDataNetworkat(952)233-1632orinfo@questcdn.comforassistance.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationswillnotbemadeavailabletoBidders.

MAC Internet Access of Additional Information:AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonApril19,2021,atMAC’swebaddressofCall for Bids Website(constructionbids).

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNORGMAC/subscriber/topics?gsp-CODE_RED

http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations


Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsMetropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for West CBIS TSA Recapitalization

Airport Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: West CBIS TSA RecapitalizationMAC Contract No: 106-2-936Bids Close At: 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021Bid Opening At: 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 via teleconferenceTeleconference Dial In #: +16124056798Conference ID #: 681090675#

Notice to Contractors:SealedBidProposalsforworkindicatedbelowattheMinneapolis-St.PaulInternationalAirport,HennepinCounty,Minnesota,willbereceivedbytheMetropolitanAirportsCommission(MAC),apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicatedThisisaFederalRecapitalizationprojectinvolvingtheremoval&disposalofseven(7)CTX9000machines&associatedconveyorstobereplacedwithfour(4)newCTX9800machines&associatedconveyorsrequiredtoaccommodatethenewWestCBISlayout;provideone(1)additionalCTX9800andallassociatedconveyorstoaccommodatethenewSouthCBISlayout;modificationstoexistingfireprotection;modificationstoexistingmechanicalinfrastructure;modificationstoelectricalinfrastructure;newCTX&conveyorpanelservice;securitycameramodifications;monorailtrackrelocationfornewmonorailcrane;andmetalstairs.

Note:YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunities,orgodirectlytoMAC’S E-News Subscription Serviceandchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.

Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofDisadvantagedBusinessEnterprises(DBE)onthisprojectis10%.

Bid Security:EachBidFormshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMetropolitanAirportsCommissionintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.

Project Labor Agreement:ThisprojectissubjecttotheMAC’sProjectLaborAgreementrequirements.AcopyorasampleoftheProjectLaborAgreementandContractRidersareincludedintheAppendix.

Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofAlliiance;attheMinnesotaBuildersExchange;DodgeDataandAnalytics;andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.Biddersdesiringdrawingsandspecificationsmaysecureacompletedigitalsetathttp://www.franzrepro.com.Clickonthe“PlanRooms”tabandselectthe“FranzPublicPlanRoom”.Biddersmaydownloadthecompletesetofdigitalbiddingdocumentsfor$50.00byentering106-2-936-00inthe“searchprojects”boxthenclick“refresh/search”button.ContactFranzat763-503-3401orsupport@franzrepro.comforassistance.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationsareavailableforpurchaseatBiddersexpense.

MACInternetAccessofAdditionalInformation:AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonApril19,2021,atMAC’swebaddressofCall for Bids Website(constructionbids).

https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNORGMAC/subscriber/topics?gsp-CODE_RED

http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations


Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & Grants

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Request for Proposals (RFP) for Food and Beverage Vending Concession Opportunity

TheMetropolitanAirportsCommission(“MAC”)isrequestingProposalsfromqualifiedfirmsinterestedinoperatingaFood&BeverageVendingConcessionattheMinneapolis-St.PaulInternationalAirport(MSP).

ToobtainacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleaseregisteronthefollowingwebsiteandlookunderRequestforProposal:http://metroairports.org/Airport-Authority/Business-Opportunities/Solicitations.

TheRFPwasreleasedonApril19,2021.TheAirportContactfortheRFPisTommyDrake612-713-8756or [email protected].

AmandatoryPre-ProposalConferencewillbeheldMay5,2021at1:00p.m.CDTbyteleconference.RSVPsforthepre-proposalconferenceareappreciatedbyemailingRFP@mspmac.org.

QuestionsregardingtheRFPareduetoMACbyemailatRFP@mspmac.orgnolaterthan5:00p.m.CDTonMay12,2021.Proposals are due on or before 2:00 p.m. CDT on June 18, 2021.

Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Request for Bids (RFB) for Foreign Currency Exchange Concession Opportunity

TheMetropolitanAirportsCommission(“MAC”)isrequestingBidsfromqualifiedfirmsinterestedinoperatingaForeignCurrencyExchangeConcessionattheMinneapolis-St.PaulInternationalAirport.

ToobtainacopyoftheRequestforBids,pleaseregisteronthefollowingwebsiteandlookunderRequestforBid:http://metroairports.org/Airport-Authority/Business-Opportunities/Solicitations.

TheRFBwasreleasedonApril22,2021.TheAirportContactfortheRFBisTommyDrakeat612-713-8756orRFP@mspmac.org.

AmandatoryPre-BidConferencewillbeheldMay4,2021at2:00p.m.CDTbyteleconference.RSVPsforthepre-bidconferenceareappreciatedbyemailingRFP@mspmac.org.

QuestionsregardingtheRFBareduetoMACbyemailatRFP@mspmac.orgnolaterthan5:00p.m.CDTonMay11,2021.Bids are due on or before 2:00 p.m. CDT on June 22, 2021.

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