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Sourcewell: RFP 101526 - Turf and Athletic Surfacing Solutions with Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Services

Department of Administration · Notice #224954

What is this notice about?

Sourcewell, a Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, is asking companies to submit proposals under Request for Proposals (RFP) 101526 for turf and athletic surfacing solutions, along with related equipment, materials, supplies and services. The resulting contract could be used by thousands of public agencies in the United States and Canada, including schools, colleges, tribal governments and nonprofits. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by October 15, 2026, at 3:30 PM Central Time.

Why was this notice issued?

Sourcewell is running a cooperative purchasing solicitation to set up a contract that its Participating Entities can use. The notice is posted in Alaska because Alaska public agencies may take part, and it reminds offerors that the State of Alaska must follow the Alaska Public Records Act and other disclosure laws.

What action is being taken?

Sourcewell is requesting proposals for RFP 101526, titled Turf and Athletic Surfacing Solutions with Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Services. The body of the notice also describes the request as being for Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Related Attachments. The goal is a contract for use by Sourcewell's Participating Entities.

Who is involved: Sourcewell (a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative); vendors who may submit proposals; Sourcewell Participating Entities, including governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government and other public agencies in the United States and Canada; State of Alaska.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 15, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Thursday, October 15, 2026 3:30 PM Central Time. Late proposals will not be considered.”

Ways to respond

  • Online form Sourcewell Procurement Portal: https://proportal.sourcewellmn.gov/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/e692c2e3-838f-4ccb-92f9-400063ae905d

What to include

Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. A free Portal account is required to view or download solicitation documents and to see the list of bidders or proposers who have responded. Go to the Portal and click Create an Account; a help document is on the Portal homepage. A Frequently Asked Questions guide is in the Portal home page resource materials. Under the Alaska Public Records Act, submitted information may be made public. Offerors who want the State of Alaska to consider withholding information must meet all requirements in law, such as AS 36.30.230(a), and in the solicitation document.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Aug 27, 2026: Notice published.
  • Oct 15, 2026: Proposals due by 3:30 PM Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal.
  • Oct 16, 2026: Notice archive date.

Original notice text
On behalf of Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government agency and service cooperative, is pleased to announce the publication of a cooperative purchasing solicitation, RFP 101526 - Turf and Athletic Surfacing Solutions with Related Equipment, Materials, Supplies and Services Sourcewell, a State of Minnesota local government unit and service cooperative, is requesting proposals for Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Related Attachments to result in a contracting solution for use by its Participating Entities. Sourcewell Participating Entities include thousands of governmental, higher education, K-12 education, nonprofit, tribal government, and other public agencies located in the United States and Canada. Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. To view the bid details please go to: https://proportal.sourcewellmn.gov/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/e692c2e3-838f-4ccb-92f9-400063ae905d Closing Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 3:30 PM Central Time Late proposals will not be considered. *A free account is required to view the list of bidders or proposers who have submitted responses, and to view or download solicitation documents. Simply go to the Sourcewell Procurement Portal and click on Create an Account. There is also a help document on the Portal homepage about creating an account. A Frequently Asked Questions guide has been posted to the Portal home page resource materials for your reference. If you need any additional information, please contact us through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal. The State of Alaska (State) must comply with the Alaska Public Records Act and all other disclosure requirements contained in federal and other State laws, including court and administrative orders and rules. If the offeror wants the State to consider withholding any information, the offeror must comply with all the requirements identified in any statute or regulation, e.g., AS 36.30.230(a), and in the solicitation document.”

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.