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Sourcewell: RFP 110326 - Heavy and Compact Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Services

Department of Administration · Notice #225142

What is this notice about?

Sourcewell, a local government agency and service cooperative in Minnesota, is asking companies to submit proposals to supply heavy and compact construction equipment, related attachments and services. The resulting contract could be used by thousands of public agencies in the United States and Canada, which may include Alaska agencies. Proposals must be submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal by November 3, 2026, at 3:30 PM Central Time.

Why was this notice issued?

Sourcewell published a cooperative purchasing solicitation, Request for Proposals (RFP) 110326, and the notice was posted on behalf of Sourcewell through the State of Alaska Department of Administration.

What action is being taken?

Sourcewell is requesting proposals to set up a cooperative purchasing contract for use by its Participating Entities. The title describes the equipment as Heavy and Compact Construction Equipment with Related Attachments and Services. The body of the notice instead refers to Grounds Maintenance Equipment and Related Attachments. The notice also reminds offerors that the State of Alaska must follow the Alaska Public Records Act and other disclosure laws.

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.

How can the public respond?

Respond by Tue, Nov 3, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Closing Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2026 3:30 PM Central Time. Late proposals will not be considered.”

Ways to respond

  • Online form Sourcewell Procurement Portal: https://proportal.sourcewell-mn.gov/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/cda1f70a-6f42-418d-bf85-04d07ebaeeb8

What to include

Only proposals submitted through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal will be considered. Late proposals will not be considered. You need a free account to view or download solicitation documents and to see the list of bidders. Go to the Portal and click on Create an Account; a help document is on the Portal homepage. A Frequently Asked Questions guide is posted in the Portal home page resource materials. If you want the State of Alaska to consider withholding any information under the Alaska Public Records Act, you must follow all requirements in statute or regulation, 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

  • Sep 15, 2026: Notice published
  • Nov 3, 2026: Proposals due by 3:30 PM Central Time through the Sourcewell Procurement Portal
  • Nov 4, 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 110326 - Heavy and Compact Construction Equipment with Related Attachments 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.sourcewell-mn.gov/Module/Tenders/en/Tender/Detail/cda1f70a-6f42-418d-bf85-04d07ebaeeb8 Closing Date: Tuesday, November 3, 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.