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Proposed, Adopted, Emergency, Expedited, Withdrawn, Vetoed Rules; Executive Orders; Appointments; Commissioners’ Orders; Revenue Notices;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
Monday 2 March 2020Volume 44, Number 36
Pages 953 - 982
MinnesotaState Register
Published every Monday (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday)
Minnesota Legislative Information
Minnesota State Register
• Proposed Rules• Adopted Rules• Exempt Rules• Expedited Rules• Withdrawn Rules
• Executive Orders of the Governor• Appointments• Proclamations • Vetoed Rules
• Commissioners’ Orders• Revenue Notices• Official Notices• State Grants and Loans
• Contracts for Professional, Technical and Consulting Services• Non-State Public Bids, Contracts and Grants
Judicial Notice Shall Be Taken of Material Published in the Minnesota State RegisterTheMinnesotaStateRegisteristheofficialpublicationoftheStateofMinnesota’sExecutiveBranchofgovernment,published
weeklytofulfillthelegislativemandatesetforthinMinnesotaStatutes,Chapter14,andMinnesotaRules,Chapter1400.Itcontains:
Printing Schedule and Submission Deadlines
Governor: Tim Walz (651) 201-3400
Lieutenant Governor: Peggy Flanagan (651) 201-3400Commissioner:
Alice Roberts-Davis (651) 201-2601
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Guevin (651) 201-2350
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Secretary of State: Steve Simon (651) 296-2803
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Contents
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Minnesota Rules: Amendments and Additions......956
Exempt RulesMinnesota Department of RevenueAdoptedExemptPermanentRulesRelatingtoPropertyTaxDataReportsAmendments;OrderAdoptingAmendmentofRules ..............................................................................957
Official NoticesMinnesota Agricultural and Economic Development BoardProposedChangeinConduitBondIssuanceFees.............................................................961
Minnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators REQUESTFORCOMMENTSforPossibleAdoptionofRulesGoverningLicensureofAssistedLivingDirectors,Minnesota Rules,Chapter6400,Revisor’sID Number4622.....................................................................................................................962
Minnesota Housing RequestforInformationforComprehensiveGrantManagementSystem........................963
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)NoticeofAvailabilityandRequestforCommentsonPreliminaryDraftSection401WaterQualityCertificationandPreliminaryAntidegradationDeterminationfortheEnbridgeLine3ReplacementProject.......................................................................................................965
ErrataDepartment of Labor and IndustryErratatoAdoptedPermanentRulesAdoptingChangestotheInternational BuildingCode....................................................................................................................969
State Grants & LoansDepartment of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)Office of Youth DevelopmentRequestforProposalsforCareerPathwaysPilotProgram(CP3)forYouth.....................969
Department of Human Services Economic Assistance and Employment Supports DivisionNoticeofRequestforProposalstoforQualifiedGranteestoProvideSupplementalNutri-tionAssistanceProgramEmploymentandTraining(SNAPE&T)..................................970Purchasing and Service Delivery Division NoticeofRequestforProposalstoProvideCoordinatedHealthCareServicesthroughtheSpecialNeedsBasicCareProgram(SNBC)toadultswithdisabilitieseligibleforMedicalAssistanceinthefollowingMinnesotacounties:Morrison,ToddandWadena................971
MNsure (Minnesota’s Health Insurance Marketplace)RequestforProposals:NavigatorOutreachandEnrollmentGrants.................................971
State ContractsMinnesota State Colleges and Universities (Minnesota State)Non-ConstructionRelatedBidandContractingOpportunities.........................................972
Department of CommerceNoticeofContractOpportunityforAuditServicesfortheUnclaimedProperty Program..............................................................................................................................973
Department of CorrectionsNoticeofContractforOpportunityCognitiveBehavioralInterventionsCurriculum.......973NoticeofContractOpportunityforMentoringServices&Pro-socialActivities.............974NoticeofContractOpportunityforOpportunityforChange(O4C)ProgramHubandEmploymentServices........................................................................................................975NoticeofContractOpportunityforPersonalFinanceEducationInstruction....................975
Guardian ad Litem Board (GALB)RequestforProposalSalaryStructureBenchmarkandCompensationStudy..................976
Department of HealthNoticeofRequestforProposalforPhlebotomyandClinicalSpecimenCollectionMasterContract..............................................................................................................................977Safe Harbor ProgramRequestforProposals(RFP)forSafeHarborEvaluationProfessional/Technical Contract..............................................................................................................................977
Minnesota State LotteryRequestforProposalsforSponsorshipAgreements..........................................................978
Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)Engineering Services DivisionNoticesRegardingProfessional/Technical(P/T)Contracting...........................................979
Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsMetropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)NoticeofCallforBidsfor2020GConcourseRehabP5..................................................980NoticeofCallforBidsfor2020IntelligentMonitoringandControlSystemsP12..........981NoticeofCallforBidsfor2020Ponds1and2LiftStations............................................981NoticeofCallforBidsfor2020SanitarySewerReplacement–TaxiwayR....................982
956PageMinnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020(Cite 44 SR 956)
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,contactMinnesota’sBookstore,660OliveStreet(oneblockeastofI-35EandoneblocknorthofUniversityAve),St.Paul,MN55155,phone:(612)297-3000,ortoll-free1-800-657-3757.TTYrelayservicephonenumber:(800)627-3529.
Volume 44 - Minnesota Rules(Rules Appearing in Vol. 44 Issues #1-26 are
in Vol. 44, #26 - Monday 23 December 2019)Volume 44, #36
Monday 30 December - Monday 2 March
Board of Accountancy1105.1100;.1800;.2000;.3700;.4000(adopted).........................763
Board of Cosmetology2105.0215;.0360(adopted)..........................................................941
Department of Education3501.0820(proposed)...................................................................797
Department of Health4654.0800(proposedexpedited)...................................................801
Department of Labor and Industry1323.0402(adopted)......................................................................7631309.0303;.0310;.0602(adopted)................................................7641307(proposed).............................................................................8215208.1500(adoptedexempt).....................................................664,865
Lottery7856.4030(adopted)......................................................................827
Department of Natural Resources6240.0600(expeditedemergency)................................................8996230;6236;6240(expeditedemergency).....................................9006264.0300;.0400(adoptedexempt)..............................................9336232.4800(expeditedemergency)................................................9396266.0500(adoptedexpedited)...............................................327,941
Board of Podiatric Medicine 6900.0010;.0160;.0210;.0300(proposedrepeal)........................825
Racing Commission7870;7877;7879;7897(proposed)...............................................7257869;7876;7877;7883;7884;7890;7891;7892;
7897(proposed).....................................................................................741
Department of Revenue8121.0300;.0400;.0500(adoptedexempt)...................................7608106.0700;.0800(adoptedexempt)..............................................957
957PageMinnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020(Cite 44 SR 957)
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 RevenueAdopted Exempt Permanent Rules Relating to Property Tax Data Reports Amendments; Order Adopting Amendment of Rules
Adoption of Permanent Exempt Rules Referencing Property Tax Data Submissions: Amending Minnesota Rules, parts 8106.0700 and 8106.0800; Revisor’s ID Number R-04629.
WHEREAS:1. TherulemakingprovisionsofMinnesota Statutes,Chapter14,areunnecessaryandimpracticablewhen,as
inthiscase,amendmentsaremadetoarulethatincorporatesspecificchangessetforthinapplicablestatuteswhennointerpretationoflawisrequired.Minnesota Statutes,section14.388.
2. TheattachedFindings&StatementofSupportingReasonsjustifiesthegoodcauseexemptionfromrule-makingprovidedbyMinnesota Statutes,section14.388,andisherebyincorporatedbyreference.
3. Therulemakingcomplieswithallapplicablelaw,including:a)theproceduralrequirementsinMinnesota Statutes,section14.388,andMinnesota Rules,part1400.2400;andb)thenoticerequirementsinMinnesota Statutes,sections14.22,subdivision1,and14.388,subdivision2.TheDepartmentprovidednoticeinvariousways,including:providingnoticeontheDepartmentwebsiteandintheStateRegister;sendingnoticetopersonswhoregisteredtheirnamewiththeDepartmentunderMinnesota Statutes,section14.14,subdivision1a;andsendingnoticetoallcountyassessors,auditors,andtreasurerswhosubmitpropertytaxdatatotheDepartment.
4. TheattachedcertifiedcopyoftheruledemonstratesthattheOfficeoftheRevisorhasapproveditsform,asrequired by Minnesota Statutes,section14.386,paragraph(a)(1),andMinnesota Rules,part1400.2400.
ITISORDEREDthattheabove-captionedrule,intheformcertifiedasapprovedbytheOfficeoftheRevisor,isadoptedpursuanttoauthorityvestedinmebyMinnesota Statutes,SECTION270C.06,WHICHPROVIDESTHAT
958Page Minnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020 (Cite 44 SR 958)
Exempt RulesTHECommissionerofRevenueshall“make,publish,anddistributerulesfortheadministrationandenforcementof…staterevenuelaws.”Underthisstatute,theCommissionerofRevenuehasthenecessarystatutoryauthoritytoamendthisrule.
SignedbyCynthiaBauerly,CommissionerofRevenueanddatedFebruary19,2020
FINDINGS & STATEMENT OF SUPPORTING REASONSI. BackgroundThe2019taxbill(2019Minnesota Laws,1stSpecialSession,chapter6)amendedMinnesota Statutes,section
270C.85,subdivision2,toclarifythatthecommissionerofrevenuemaycollectpropertytaxdataattheparcellevelorhigherinthetime,form,andmannerasthecommissionermayprescribe.ThismethodofcollectionisconsistentwithpropertytaxdatacollectionunderthePropertyRecordInformationSystemofMinnesota(PRISM).Sectionsofstatutethatreferencedabstract-levelpropertytaxdatawerealsoamendedtocross-referenceMinnesota Statutes,section270C.85,subdivision2.
TheproposedamendmentstoMinnesota Rules,Chapter8106,bringtheChapter8106rulesintoconformitywiththesestatutorychanges.
II. Amendments Exempt Because They Reflect Statutory ChangeMinnesota Statutes,section14.388,subdivision1,clause(3),providesagoodcauseexemptiontotheregular
rulemakingprocessforamendmentsthat“incorporatespecificchangessetforthinapplicablestatuteswhennointerpretationoflawisrequired.”
ThefollowingproposedamendmentsqualifyforthegoodcauseexemptionbecausetheybringChapter8106intoconformitywithstatutorychange:
• Minnesota Rules,part8106.0700,subpart3,isbeingamendedtoreflectstatutorychangeconsistentwiththecross-referencechangestopropertytaxdatasubmissionsthatoccurredinthe2019taxbill.Theproposedamendmentsremovereferencestotheabstractsofassessment,whicharenolongerfiledbythecountiestothecommissionerunderPRISM.LanguageisinsertedwhichreferstopropertytaxinformationreportedtothecommissionerofrevenueunderMinnesota Statutes,section270C.85,subdivision2,clause(4).
• Minnesota Rules,part8106.0800,subpart2,isbeingamendedtoreflectstatutorychangeconsistentwiththecross-referencechangestopropertytaxdatasubmissionsthatoccurredinthe2019taxbill.TheproposedamendmentsremovereferencestotheStateBoardofEqualizationabstractofmarketvalue,whichisnolongerfiledbythecountiestothecommissionerunderthePRISM.LanguageisinsertedwhichreferstopropertytaxinformationreportedtothecommissionerofrevenueunderMinnesota Statutes,section270C.85,subdivision2,clause(4).
8106.0700 APPORTIONMENT.
[For text of subparts 1 and 2, see Minnesota Rules]
Subp.3.Railroad operating land. Theinformationforthecomputationofthisapportionmentcomponentwillbebasedoninformationsubmittedbyboththerailroadsandthevariouscountyauditorsandassessors.Therailroadcom-paniesshallfilewiththecommissionerofrevenueeachyear,inconjunctionwiththeirannualreportsrequiredbypart8106.0300,subpart1,thenumberofacresofrailroadoperatinglandownedorusedbythemineachtaxingdistrictinwhichtheyoperate.Thecountyauditorshallalsoberequiredtosubmittothecommissionerofrevenueareportshow-ingthenumberofacresofrailroadoperatingland,detailedbyowningrailroad,ineachtaxingdistrictwithinthecounty.Ifeithertherailroadsortheauditorsfindthatitisadministrativelyimpracticabletosubmitthisinformation,thecom-missionershallmakeanestimateofthenumberofacresofrailroadoperatinglandwithineachtaxingdistrictbasedonthebestinformationavailable.Suchinformationwouldusuallyconsistofthemilesofrailroadtrackwithinthetaxingdistrictandthenormalwidthoftheright-of-wayusedbytherailroad.Inaddition,informationrelativetothecurrentestimatedmarketvalueofalllandwithintherespectivetaxingdistrictswillbeobtainedfromthecountyorcityasses-sorsbyareviewoftheabstractofassessmentofrealandpersonalpropertywhichthevariousassessorsarerequired
959PageMinnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020(Cite 44 SR 959)
Exempt RulestosubmityearlytoinformationreportedtothecommissionerofrevenueincompliancewithMinnesotaStatutes,sec-tion 273.061270C.85,subdivision92,clause(4).AreviewwillalsobemadeoftheabstractofassessmentofexemptrealpropertywhichissubmittedtothecommissionerofrevenuebythevariousassessorsincompliancewithMinnesotaStatutes,section273.18.
Thecomputationfortherailroadoperatinglandapportionmentcomponentwillbeaccomplishedannuallyinthefol-lowingmanner:
A.Theaverageestimatedmarketvaluepertaxableacrewithinaspecifictaxingdistrictwillbecalculatedbydividingtheestimatedmarketvalueofalltaxablelandwithinthetaxingdistrictasindicatedbythemostrecentabstractofassessmentofrealandpersonalpropertybythenumberoftaxableacreswithinthetaxingdistrictassessmentinfor-mationreportedtothecommissionerunderMinnesotaStatutes,section270C.85,subdivision2,clause(4).ThenumberofacreswithinataxingdistrictwillbeobtainedfromthemostrecentstatisticsavailablefromtheMinnesotaGeospatialInformationOffice,DepartmentofAdministration.Thetotalnumberofacreswillbeadjustedtoallowfornontaxableorexemptacresbysubtractingthesenontaxableorexemptacresfromthetotalacres.Thenumberofnontaxableorexemptacreswillbeobtainedfromthemostrecentabstractofassessmentofexemptrealpropertyexemptrealpropertyinforma-tionreportedtothecommissionerunderMinnesotaStatutes,section270C.85,subdivision2,clause(4).Thefollowingexampleillustratesthiscalculation.
EstimatedMarketValueofAllTaxableLandWithinTaxingDistrict $200,000TotalAreaofTaxingDistrict 210AcresNontaxableorExemptAcres 10AcresTaxableAcresWithinTaxingDistrict 200AverageEstimatedMarketValueperAcre $1,000
[For text of items B and C, see Minnesota Rules]
[For text of subparts 4 to 6, see Minnesota Rules]
8106.0800 EQUALIZATION.
[For text of subpart 1, see Minnesota Rules]
Subp.2.Assessment/sales ratio computation. Acomprehensiveassessment/salesratiostudycompiledannuallybythesalesratiosectionofthePropertyTaxDivisionoftheDepartmentofRevenuecommonlyknownastheStateBoardofEqualizationSales/RatioStudywillbeusedinthiscomputation.Theportionsofthisstudywhichwillbeusedforpurposesofthissectionareknownasthe“CountyCommercialandIndustrialSalesRatio.”
Thiscommercialandindustrial(C&I)salesratioiscomputedthroughananalysisofthecertificatesofrealestatevaluefiledbythebuyersorsellersofcommercialorindustrialpropertywithineachcounty.Theinformationcontainedonthesecertificatesofrealestatevalueiscompiledpursuanttorequests,standards,andmethodssetforthbytheMin-nesotaDepartmentofRevenueactinguponrecommendationsoftheMinnesotalegislature.ThemostrecentC&Istudyavailablewillbeusedforpurposesofthissection.
ThemedianC&IsalesratiofromtheCountyCommercialandIndustrialSalesRatiostudywillbeusedasabasistoestimatethecurrentyearC&Imedianratioforeachcounty.
Theprocessusedtoestimatethiscurrentyearmedianratiowillbeasfollows.
TheStateBoardofEqualizationabstractofmarketvaluewillbeexamined.ThecurrentestimatedmarketvalueofcommercialandindustrialpropertywithineachcountywillbetakenfromthisabstracttheinformationreportedtothecommissionerunderMinnesotaStatutes,section270C.85,subdivision2,clause(4).Theamountofthevalueofnewcommercialandindustrialconstruction,(“new”meaningsincethelastassessmentperiod)aswellasthevalueofcommercialandindustrialpropertywhichhaschangedclassification(i.e.commercialtotaxexemptproperty)willalsobetakenfromtheabstractinformationreportedtothecommissionerunderMinnesotaStatutes,section270C.85,subdi-vision2,clause(4).Thevalueofnewconstructionwillthenbedeductedfromtheestimatedmarketvalue,resultingina
960Page Minnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020 (Cite 44 SR 960)
Exempt Rulesnetestimatedcurrentyearmarketvalueforcommercialandindustrialpropertywithinthecounty.Thevalueofcommer-cialandindustrialpropertywhichhaschangedclassificationwillbedeductedfromthepreviousyearsestimatedmarketvaluetoarriveatanetestimatedpreviousyearmarketvalueforcommercialandindustrialpropertywithinthecounty.Thenetcurrentyearvaluewillbecomparedtothenetpreviousyear’sestimatedmarketvalueforcommercialandindus-trialpropertywithinthecountyandthedifferencebetweenthetwovaluesnoted.Thisdifferencewillbedividedbythepreviousyear’snetestimatedmarketvalueforcommercialandindustrialpropertytofindthepercentageofincrease,ordecrease,inassessmentlevelforeachyear.ThispercentofchangewillbeappliedtothemostrecentC&Imedianratiotoestimatethecurrentyear’sC&Imedianratio.Anexampleofthiscalculationforatypicalcountyisshownbelow.
CurrentYearEstimatedMarketValueforCommercialandIndustrialProperty $12,000,000
Less:NewConstruction 1,500,000
CurrentYearNetEstimatedMarketValueforCommercialandIndustrialProperty 10,500,000
PreviousYearEstimatedMarketValueforCommercialandIndustrialProperty 10,250,000
Less:ClassificationChanges 250,000
PreviousYearNetEstimatedMarketValueforCommercialandIndustrialProperty 10,000,000
DifferencePreviousYearvs.CurrentYearEstimatedMarketValue 500,000
PercentofChange(500,000÷10,000,000) 5%
PreviousYearMedianCommercialandIndustrialRatio 88%
CurrentYearEstimatedMedianCommercialandIndustrialRatio(88%x105%) 92.4%
ThissamecalculationisperformedforeachMinnesotacountywhichcontainsoperatingrailroadproperty.Iftherearefiveorfewervalidsalesofcommercialandindustrialpropertywithinacountyduringthestudyperiod,thesefewsalesareinsufficienttoformthebasisforameaningfulC&Iratio.Therefore,themedianassessment/salesratiotobeusedforpurposesoftheabovecomputationwillnotbethemedianC&Iratiobutwillbetheweightedmedianratioofallprop-ertyclasseswithinthecountyforwhichasalesratioisavailable.ThisweightedmedianratioiscomputedinthesamemannerusingthesameproceduresandstandardsastheC&Iratio.Inaddition,thecomputationdescribedabovewillnotbeperformedusingthecommercialandindustrialestimatedmarketvaluebutwillusetheestimatedmarketvalueforallpropertywithinthecounty.Allotheraspectsofthecalculationsareidenticalexceptforthissubstitution.
Theweightedmedianratioisdevelopedbymultiplyingthemedianratioforeachclassofproperty(agricultural,res-idential,recreational,commercial)bythepercentageofvaluethatclassofpropertycomprisesofthetotalcountyvalue.Anexampleofthiscalculationisasfollows:
961PageMinnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020(Cite 44 SR 961)
Exempt RulesClassofProperty AmountofValue PercentofValue Median Ratio WeightedMedianRatioResidential $20,000,000 20% 85% 17.00%Agricultural 55,000,000 55% 95% 52.25%Seasonal-Recreational 5,000,000 5% 90% 4.50%Commercial-Industrial 20,000,000 20% 85% 17.00%Total $100,000,000 100% 90.75%
[For text of subpart 3, see Minnesota Rules]
Official NoticesPursuant to Minnesota Statutes§§14.101,anagencymustfirstsolicitcommentsfromthepubliconthesubject
matterofapossiblerulemakingproposalunderactiveconsiderationwithintheagencybypublishinganoticeintheState Register atleast60daysbeforepublicationofanoticetoadoptoranoticeofhearing,andwithin60daysoftheeffectivedateofanynewstatutorygrantofrequiredrulemaking.
The State Registeralsopublishesotherofficialnoticesofstateagenciesandnon-stateagencies,includingnoticesofmeetingsandmattersofpublicinterest.
Minnesota Agricultural and Economic Development BoardProposed Change in Conduit Bond Issuance Fees
TheMinnesotaAgriculturalandEconomicDevelopmentBoard’s(the“Board”)feestructuretoissueconduitbondshasbeenunchangedsince2010.TheBoardcurrentlychargesaone-timefeebasedontheoriginalamountoftheconduitbondissuesof1/6thof1percent(16.5basispoints)withaminimumof$10,000andamaximumof$50,000.
TheBoardwillbeimplementingchangesinthisfeestructuresofeesaremoreconsistentwithratesbeingchargedbysimilarentitiesandtobetterreflectthecostsinvolvedwiththesetransactions.Thefeeforinitialissuanceswillincreaseto1/5thof1percent(20basispoints)andtheminimumfeewillincreaseto$15,000butthemaximumwillbeunchangedat$50,000.
TheBoardwillalsoincreasethefeesassociatedwithconduitrefundbondissuesto10basispoints(upfrom8.25basispoints)withaminimumof$15,000(upfrom$10,000)andmaximumfeeof$50,000whichwillbeunchanged.
TheBoardwillalsoestablisha$2,500feeforrequiredBoardactionrelatedtoapprovalsnecessarytomeettherequirementsoftheTaxEquityandFiscalResponsibilityActof1982(TEFRA).
TheBoardreservestherighttobereimbursedforanyextraordinaryexpensesrelatedtoconduitissuesthatexceedthesefees.
AnycommentsonthisnewfeescheduleshouldbeforwardedbyMarch 31, 2020:
Writtencomments: BobIsaacson, ExecutiveDirector MinnesotaAgriculturalandEconomicDevelopmentBoard 332MinnesotaSt.,SuiteE200 St.Paul,MN55101 E-mailcomments: Bob.Isaacson@state.mn.us
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Official NoticesMinnesota Board of Examiners for Nursing Home Administrators REQUEST FOR COMMENTS for Possible Adoption of Rules Governing Licensure of Assisted Living Directors, Minnesota Rules, Chapter 6400, Revisor’s ID Number 4622
Subject of Rules.TheMinnesotaBoardofExaminersforNursingHomeAdministrators(“Board”)requestscommentsonitspossibleadoptionofrulesgoverninglicensureofassistedlivingdirectors.TheBoardisconsideringrulestogovernthelicensure,training,education,practice,andcontinuingeducationforassistedlivingdirectors.
Persons Affected.Theadoptionoftheruleswouldlikelyaffectindividualscurrentlyfunctioningasassistedlivingdirectors,futurelicensees,andcourseproviders.
Statutory Authority.MinnesotaStatutessection144A.20,.21,.23,.24,and214.06authorizetheBoardtoadoptrulesnecessarytoadministerandenforcesections144A.04through144A.28.HouseFileNo.90,passedduringthe2019legislativesession,authorizedtheBoardtopassrulestolicenseassistedlivingfacilitydirectors.
Public Comment.Interestedpersonsorgroupsmaysubmitcommentsorinformationonthesepossiblerulesinwritinguntil4:30p.m.onMay2,2020.Writtencomments,questions,requeststoreceiveadraftoftherules,andrequestsformoreinformationonthesepossiblerulesshouldbesubmittedviatheOfficeofAdministrativeHearingsRulemakingeCommentswebsiteathttps://minnesotaoah.granicusideas.com/discussions.
Todeveloptheproposedamendments,theBoardappointedaRulesDevelopmentTeamcomprisedofBoardmembers,eldercareadvocates,andassociationrepresentatives.TheRulesDevelopmentTeamprovidedinputintotheruleamendmentsandwillprovideinputintoresponsestocommentsreceivedaspartofthisprocess.MinutesfromtheRulesDevelopmentTeammeetingshavebeenavailableontheBoard’swebsitethroughoutthedevelopmentprocessandwillcontinuetobeavailableastherulesbecomefinalized.
Rules Drafts.TheBoardhasdraftedthepossiblerulesamendmentsandthedraftamendmentsarepostedontheBoard’swebsite.
Agency Contact Person. TheagencycontactpersonisRandySnyder,ExecutiveDirector,MinnesotaBoardofExaminersforNursingHomeAdministrators,2829UniversityAvenueSE,Suite404,Minneapolis,Minnesota55402,randy.snyder@state.mn.us,(651)201-2730.
Alternative Format.Uponrequest,thisinformationcanbemadeavailableinanalternativeformat,suchaslargeprint,braille,oraudio.Tomakesucharequest,pleasecontacttheagencycontactpersonattheaddressortelephonenumberlistedabove.
NOTE:Commentsreceivedinresponsetothisnoticewillnotnecessarilybeincludedintheformalrulemakingrecordsubmittedtotheadministrativelawjudgeifandwhenaproceedingtoadoptrulesisstarted.Theagencyisrequiredtosubmittothejudgeonlythosewrittencommentsreceivedinresponsetotherulesaftertheyareproposed.IfyousubmittedcommentsduringthedevelopmentoftherulesandyouwanttoensurethattheAdministrativeLawJudgereviewsthecomments,youshouldresubmitthecommentsaftertherulesareformallyproposed.
Dated:February19,2020 RandySnyder,ExecutiveDirector MinnesotaBoardofExaminersforNursingHomeAdministrators
963PageMinnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020(Cite 44 SR 963)
Official NoticesMinnesota Housing Request for Information for Comprehensive Grant Management System
MinnesotaHousingFinanceAgency(“MinnesotaHousing”orthe“Agency”),anagencyofthestateofMinnesota,isrequestinginformationfromvendorsandconsultantsexperiencedinprovidingtechnologysolutionsforaGrantsManagementSystem.MinnesotaHousinginvitesallinterestedpartiestosubmitawrittenresponsetothisRequestforInformation(RFI).
TheRFIisbeingsoughttogainknowledgeaboutsolutionsfromvendorsandconsultantsexperiencedinthefieldofGrantsManagement.TheRFIalsoseekstoobtainanestimateofthecostsandtimeframeforcarryingouttheproject.ThisRFIshouldnotbeconstruedasintent,commitment,orpromisetoacquireservices,supplies,orsolutionsoffered.No contract will result from any response to this RFI.
InformationsubmittedinresponsetothisRFIwillbecomepropertyoftheMinnesotaHousing.
MinnesotaHousingwillnotpayforanyinformationhereinrequestednorisitliableforanycostincurredbythevendorinpreparingaresponsetotheRFI.
RFIresponsesmustbereceivedonorbefore03/31/2020at5:00PMCENTRALTIMEatthefollowingaddress:
AgencyContact: ChristopherLarson,ApplicationsDevelopmentManagerAddress: 400WabashaStreetN,Suite400,St.Paul,MN55102E-MailAddress: chris.larson@state.mn.us
Pleasesubmityourresponseviaemail.
Questionsmaybedirectedtothecontactlistedaboveviaemail.
Weappreciateyourresponsetothisrequest.
PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVESThisRequestforInformation(RFI)isintendedtobeaninformationgatheringandmarketresearchtool,notaformal
solicitationofaspecificrequirements(suchaswithanRFP“RequestforProposals”).MinnesotaHousingisseekingtogainknowledgeandinformationfromvendorsandconsultantsexperiencedinprovidingtechnologysolutionsforaGrantManagementSystem.ThisisanopportunityforinterestedpartiestohelptheAgencybetterunderstandthemarketplace.
PROJECT DESCRIPTIONMinnesotaHousingawardsgrantstocarryoutactivitiesoftheAgency.Agrantsmanagementsolutionisneededto
administerhundredsofvariousgrantsacrosstheAgency,currentlymanagedbymultipleprogrammanagersandsupportstaff.Atthehighestlevel,ALLgrantsgenerallygothroughastandardizedprocess,asdepictedinthestepsbelow:
• Applicationsubmission,review,selectionprocess,andapprovalprocess
• Duediligenceandcontractexecution
• Paymentprocessing
• MonitoringandReporting
• Closeoutprocess
Tofacilitatethevariousprocesses,theagencyadministersgrantsusingmultipleapplications,suchas:
• MicrosoftOfficeSuite
• EmailandStandardMail
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Official Notices• StatewideApplications-e.g.SWIFT
• ThirdPartyAccountingSoftware
• ThirdPartyFileSharingSites
• ThirdPartyDataSources
Theseprocessesandsystemsarebeingusedagency-widebydozensofstafftomanagemultipleprograms,ofvaryingsizesandcomplexity,acrossmultipledivisions.MinnesotaHousingislookingforamoreefficientandeffectivemethodformeetingourcurrentandfuturebusinessneedsthatprovidesaconsistentanduniformsystemthatlimitstherelianceonsignificantmanualentry.
MinnesotaHousingisseekinginformationfromvendorsandconsultantsontheabilitytoprovideasolutionthatmeetssomeorallthefollowingneeds:o Allows for the use of a Standardized process/system for the entire agency, configurable by grant type/round
o ApplicationSubmissionandReviewProcess
ApplicationRoundManagement
ApplicationSubmissionProcess
ApplicationScoringProcess
ApplicationSelection/ApprovalProcess
o AwardManagement
ContractCreationandManagementProcess
LetterCreationandManagementProcess
Abilitytotrackgrantamendments
o FundsManagement
BudgetManagement
Processinggrantdisbursementrequests
Trackingactivitybytheprogramandaccountingstaff
o ReportingandMonitoring
StandardizedandAdHocReportgeneration
Creatinganddisbursingreportsanddashboards
o Secure Transmission of Documents and Data
o Allowsforsecuretransmissionofdocumentsanddata
o Reduces/eliminatesmanualentrythatispronetoerror
o Provides Centralized Communication
o Providescentralizedcommunicationmediumforinternalusers,customers,andpartners
o Centralizedandsecuremediumfortrackingnotes,decisions,changes,status,etc.
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Official Noticeso Integrates with other Systems
o Integratesdatabetweendisparatesystems
o Integrateswithorreplacesexistingsystems
o Workswithexistingthirdpartyaccountingsoftware
o Ability to monitor risk and performance of Grants/Grantees
o Provides General System Capabilities
o Provideshigh-qualityuserexperienceforinternalusers,customers,andpartners
o Abilityforinternalandexternaluserstoaccesssystem
o Providecentralizedlocationforcollectingandsharingfiles,certifications,anddatabyGranteeandPro-grams
o Provides Security and System Administration
o Abilitytorestrictaccesstosystem,programs,applicationsbyrole
o Provideenhancedsecurityforprivatedata
RFI RESPONSE INSTRUCTIONSMinnesotaHousingisaskingallinterestedpartiestosubmitawrittenresponsecontainingthefollowinginformation:
By03/31/2020at5:00PMCENTRALTIME:
• Detailedinformationonyourinterestandabilitytoprovideasolution,basedontheprojectdescriptionde-scribedabove.Limityourresponsetofourpages.
• Whatcomponentsorprocessesdoesyoursolutionprovidebasedontheprojectdescription?Limityourre-sponsetosixpages.
• AbriefdescriptionofpastexperienceprovidingGrantsManagementSolutionstosimilargovernmentorprivateentities.Limityourresponsetotwopages.
• Pleaseprovideanestimatedpricerangetoprovidetheservicesasstatedherein,includingabreakdownofop-tionsavailable.Limityourresponsetotwopages.
• Whatdoyouestimatewouldbeareasonabletimeframeforimplementingasolution?Limityourresponsetotwopages.
• Adescriptionofyourtypicalapproachandservicesprovided,suchas,implementation,projectmanagement,on-boarding,training,ongoingconsulting,etc.Limityourresponsetothreepages
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA)Notice of Availability and Request for Comments on Preliminary Draft Section 401 Water Quality Certification and Preliminary Antidegradation Determination for the Enbridge Line 3 Replacement Project
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVENthattheCommissioneroftheMinnesotaPollutionControlAgency(MPCA),pursuanttoMinn.R.7001.1440,hasmadeapreliminarydeterminationtoissueaCleanWaterActSection401WaterQualityCertification(401Certification)withconditionsfortheEnbridgeLine3ReplacementProjectinMinnesotaoutsidetheexteriorboundariesoftheFondduLacReservation.TheMPCAproposestocertifythereferenced
966Page Minnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020 (Cite 44 SR 966)
Official NoticesprojectandhaspreliminarilydeterminedthatitsatisfiestheantidegradationstandardsinMinn.R.7050.0265
Project description.EnbridgeproposestocrossWatersoftheUnitedStatesanddischargedredgedandfillmaterialintoMinnesotawetlandsandstreamsforthepurposeofconstructinganew36-inch-diameterundergroundoilpipelineandassociatedfacilities.TheproposedactivitieswilloccurwithinEnbridge’sdesignatedrouteapprovedbytheMinnesotaPublicUtilitiesCommission(PUC)onFeb.3,2020.ThePUCistheMinnesotaunitofgovernmentwithdecisionauthorityoveroilandgaspipelineroutedecisions(Minn.Stat.ch.216G).TherouteextendsfromtheRedRiveroftheNorthnearMattson,Minnesota,totheMinnesota/WisconsinbordernearWrenshall,Minnesota.ThenewpipelinewillreplaceEnbridge’sexisting,34-inch-diameterpipelinebuiltinthe1960s,whichiscorrodingandoperatingatonly51%capacityduetosafetyissues.ThenewpipelinewilltransportcrudeoilfromAlberta,CanadatoSuperior,Wisconsin.TheproposedprojectcrossesportionsofthefollowingMinnesotacounties:Kittson,Marshall,Pennington,Polk,RedLake,Clearwater,Hubbard,Wadena,Cass,CrowWing,Aitkin,St.LouisandCarlton.
Name and address of applicant. EnbridgeEnergy,LimitedPartnership 26EastSuperiorStreet,Suite309 Duluth,MN55802
MPCA contact information. MinnesotaPollutionControlAgency EnbridgeLine3PublicComments 520LafayetteRoadNorth,St.Paul,MN55155-4194 Phone:651-757-2900 WebPortal:Enbridge Line 3 Public Comments Page
Availability of preliminary draft 401 Certification and draft antidegradation determination. Acopyofthedraft401CertificationandantidegradationdeterminationareavailableontheMPCA’spublicnoticepageat https://www.pca.state.mn.us/public-noticesandtheMPCAEnbridgeLine3webpage,wheretheapplicationandassociatedsubmittalsarealsoavailable,athttps://www.pca.state.mn.us/regulations/401-certification-enbridge-line-3 ,orattheMPCASt.PaulOffice,520LafayetteRoadNorth,St.Paul,Minnesota55155,betweenthehoursof8:00a.m.and4:30p.m.,MondaythroughFriday.TheMPCAwillmailoremailacopyofthedraftcertificationuponrequest.Comments,petitions,andotherrequestsmustbereceivedattheMPCAinwritingviatheStateWebPortalorbymailonorbeforethepubliccommentperiodenddateandtimeidentifiedbelow.
Forinformationonly-PleasenotethatseparatepublicnoticeshavebeenissuedbytheMPCAfortheMPCA’sdraftNationalPollutantDischargeEliminationSystem(NPDES)/StateDisposalSystem(SDS)IndividualPermitfortheEnbridgeLine3ReplacementProject,andfortheMPCA’scappedairemissionstatepermit.TheNPDES/SDSpermitpublicnoticeisavailableattheMPCAEnbridgeLine3webpageat https://www.pca.state.mn.us/regulations/industrial-wastewater-permit-enbridge-line-3andtheMPCA’spublicnoticepageat:https://www.pca.state.mn.us/public-notices .Thecappedairemissionstatepermitpublicnoticeisavailableathttps://www.pca.state.mn.us/air/capped-air-emission-state-permit .
Procedure for public participation. AsstatedinMinn.R.chs.7000and7001,therearethreeformalproceduresforpublicparticipationintheMPCA’sconsiderationofthismatter.Interestedpersonsmay:
(1) Submitwrittencommentsonthedraftcertificationandpreliminaryantidegradationdetermination.
(2) PetitiontheMPCAtoholdapublicinformationalmeeting.
(3) PetitiontheMPCAtoholdacontestedcasehearing.
Public comment period.InterestedpersonsareinvitedtosubmitwrittencommentsontheMPCA’sdraft401Certificationandpreliminaryantidegradationdeterminationfortheproject.The public comment period ends at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 3, 2020.
Submitting written comments. Commentscanbesubmittedinthreeways:
(1) CommentsmaybesubmittedbyUSmailtothefollowingaddress:
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Official NoticesMinnesotaPollutionControlAgencyEnbridgeLine3PublicComments520LafayetteRoadNorthStPaul,MN55155-4194
(2) CommentsmaybesubmittedonlineatthestateofMinnesotaEnbridgeL3portal:Enbridge Line 3 Public Comments Page
(3) Commentatapublicinformationalmeeting.Seedetailsbelow.
Content requirements for comments or petition for a public informational meeting. Minn.R.7001.0110requirescertaincontentforcommentsorapetitionforapublicinformationalmeeting.AcommentorpetitionsubmittedtotheMPCAthroughthemailoremailmuststate:
(1) Yourinterestintherequestfor401waterqualitycertificationorthedraft401waterqualitycertification.
(2) TheactionyouwishtheMPCAtotake,includingspecificreferencestothesectionofthedraft401waterqualitycertificationyoubelieveshouldbechanged.
(3) Thereasonssupportingyourposition,statedwithsufficientspecificityastoallowtheMPCAtoinvestigatethemeritsoftheposition.
Public informational meeting. Apublicinformationalmeetingisaninformalmeetingduringwhichinterestedpersonscanaskquestionsconcerningtheproposedproject.TheMPCAwillhostpublicinformationalmeetingstodiscussthedraft401Certification,thedraftNPDES/SDSIndustrialWastewaterPermit,theCappedAirEmissionStatePermit,andtherequirementsoftheConstructionStormwaterGeneralNPDES/SDSPermitfortheEnbridgeLine3ReplacementProjectatthetimesandlocationsidentifiedbelow:
(1) Tuesday,March17,2020, SanfordCenter 1111EventCenterDrNE,Bemidji,MN Openhouse:1:00p.m.to9:00p.m. Publiccommentforums:2:30p.m.to4:30p.m.;and6:30p.m.to8:30p.m.
(2) Wednesday,March18,2020 TimberlakeLodgeHotelEventCenter 144SE17thStreet,GrandRapids,MN Openhouse:1:00p.m.to9:00p.m. Publiccommentforums:2:30p.m.to4:30p.m.;and6:30p.m.to8:30p.m.
(3) Wednesday,April1,2020 WhiteEarthReservation ShootingStarCasino 777SECasinoRd,Mahnomen,MN Openhouse:4:00p.m.to8:00p.m.(tentative) Publiccommentforum:5:00p.m.to7:00p.m.(tentative) Toconfirmthefinaltimeestablishedfortheopenhouseandpubliccommentforumatthislocation,please
checktheMPCAwebsiteforthisprojectatEnbridge Line 3 Pipeline Replacement Project Page.
Duringtheopenhouse,technicalstaffwillbeavailabletoanswerquestionsonthepreliminarydraft401Certification,draftNPDES/SDSIndustrialWastewaterpermit,theCappedAirEmissionStatePermit,andtherequirementsoftheConstructionStormwaterGeneralNPDES/SDSPermit.Enbridgerepresentativeswillalsobepresent.Commentsonthedraftcertificationandpermitswillbeacceptedatthesemeetings.Stenographerswillbeavailabletorecordoralcomments.Inaddition,commentboxeswillbeavailableforsubmittingwrittencomments.Incaseofaweather-relatedcancellation,theMPCAmayhostaWebExinformationsessionlaterinMarchtoprovideinformationaboutthedraftcertificationandpermits.TheMPCAwillnotifythepublicofanycancellationsortimechangesviathe
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Official Noticesstate’sEnbridgeL3emaildistributionlist,pressrelease,and/orsocialmedia.Allmeetingmaterials,anddraftpermitswhentheyareavailable,willbepostedontheMPCA’swebsite.
Petition for Contested Case Hearing. Youmayalsosubmitapetitionforacontestedcasehearing.AcontestedcasehearingisaformalevidentiaryhearingbeforeanadministrativelawjudgeempoweredtoadvisetheMPCAregardingissuesoffact.AsdescribedinMinn.R.7000.1800,personswhosubmitpetitionsforacontestedcasehearingmustalsostatetheissuestheyproposetoaddressinacontestedcasehearing,thespecificreliefrequestedorresolutionofthematter,andthereasons(whichmaybeintheformofproposedfindings)supportinganMPCAdecisiontoholdacontestedcasehearing.Failuretocomplywiththeserulesexactlymayresultinadenialoftherequest.Totheextentknown,thepetitionermayalsosubmitalistofprospectivewitnessestobecalledatahearing,aproposedlistofpublications,references,orstudiestobeintroducedatahearingandtheapproximatetimerequiredforthepetitionertopresentthematteratahearing.
ThedecisionwhethertoholdacontestedcasehearingwillbemadeunderMinn.R.7000.1900.InaccordancewithMinn.R.7000.1900,theMPCAwillgrantapetitiontoholdacontestedcasehearingifitfindsthat:
(1) ThereisamaterialissueoffactindisputeconcerningthedraftCertification;
(2) TheMPCAhasthejurisdictiontomakeadeterminationonthedisputedmaterialissueoffact;and
(3) ThereisareasonablebasisunderlyingthedisputedmaterialissueoffactorfactssuchthattheholdingofthecontestedcasehearingwouldallowtheintroductionofinformationthatwouldaidtheMPCAinresolv-ingthedisputedfactsinmakingafinaldecisiononthedraftCertification.
Amaterialissueoffactmeansafactquestion,asdistinguishedfromapolicyquestion,whoseresolutioncouldhaveadirectbearingonafinalMPCAdecision.
Tobeconsideredtimely,thepetitionforacontestedcasehearingmustbereceivedbytheMPCAby4:30p.m.onthedatethepubliccommentperiodends(Friday,April3,2020).
MPCA Decision. Thewrittencomments,requests,andpetitionssubmittedonorbeforethelastdayofthecommentperiodwillbeconsideredinthefinaldecisiononthisCertification.IftheMPCAdoesnotreceivewrittencomments,requests,orpetitionsduringthepubliccommentperiod,MPCAstaff,asauthorizedbythecommissioner,willmakethefinaldecisiononthedraftCertification.
Dated:February24,2020 LauraBishop Commissioner
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ErrataAppearinginthissectionare:correctionstoagencyorState Registerruleerrors,orinfollowingrulemaking
processes,aswellasincompletenotices,mislabledrules,incorrectnoticesandcitations.Wheneveranerroriscorrectedinthissection,itscorrespondingrulenumber(s)willalsoappearintheState Register’sindextorulemakingactibvity:Minnesota Rules: Amendments and Additions.
KEY: Proposed Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoexistingrulelanguage.Strikeoutsindicatedeletionsfromexistingrulelanguage.Ifaproposedruleistotallynew,itisdesignated“allnewmaterial.”Adopted Rules-Underliningindicatesadditionstoproposedrulelanguage.Strikeoutindicatesdeletionsfromproposedrulelanguage.
Department of Labor and IndustryErrata to Adopted Permanent Rules Adopting Changes to the International Building Code
Rule4509,proposedat44SR129(August12,2019)andadoptedat44SR609(November25,2019)containedpart1305.0308,subpart4intherepealer.Thesubpartwasamendedintheruleandshouldnotappearintherepealer.Therepealerbelowishowitshouldread:
REPEALER.MinnesotaRules,parts1305.0011,subpart3;1305.0402,subpart1;1305.0507;1305.0509;1305.0907,subparts26b,27,and31a;1305.0908;1305.1015;1305.1029,subparts2and3;1305.1209;1305.1511;1305.1607,subparts2and3;1305.2308,subpart1;1305.2603;1305.2902,subpart1a;1305.3030;and1305.3401,arerepealed.
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)Office of Youth Development
Request for Proposals for Career Pathways Pilot Program (CP3) for Youth
TheDepartmentofEmploymentandEconomicDevelopment,throughitsOfficeofYouthDevelopment,isseekingproposalsfromLocalWorkforceDevelopmentBoards(LWDBs)todevelopandimplementcareerpathwaysprogramsthatstrengthenaccesstoworkexperienceopportunities.Specifically,thisRFPisdesignedtopromoteracialequityaswellasgenderanddisabilityequalitybyprioritizingservicestoyouthofcolor,youngwomen,youthwithdisabilities,andyoungveterans.Withintheyouthworkforcedevelopmentsystem,paidworkexperiencesserveacriticalroleforyoungpeopleinacquiringcareer-specificskills,advancingwork-readiness,andconnectingtolonger-termcareeropportunities.
$500,000isavailableforone-yeargrants,beginninginStateFiscalYear(SFY)2021,fortheCareerPathwaysPilotProgram(CP3)forYouth.ThefundingsourceisWIOAYouth(Pub.L.113-128:20CFR603,651,652,etal.).Organizationscanrequestupto$250,000.Prioritywillbegiventoprojectsthatprioritizeyouthofcolor,youngwomen,
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State Grants & Loansyouthwithdisabilities,andyoungveterans.AllfundingdecisionswillbemadebytheCommissionerofDEED.
PreferencewillbegiventoLWDBsthattargettheinformationtechnology,manufacturing,and/orhealthcareindustries.
Proposalsmustbereceivedviaemailbyno later than 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 27, 2020.ProposalsmustbesubmittedtoCory.Schmid@state.mn.usinasinglePDFdocument.Lateproposalswillnotbeconsidered.DEEDisnotresponsibleforanyissuesrelatedtotechnology.
AninformationalwebinarwillbeheldonFebruary28,2020.TheinstructionstojoinwillbesenttotheWorkforceDevelopmentAreadirectors.
• AcopyofthefullRequestforProposalmaybeobtainedonDEED’sCompetitiveGrantsandContractswebsite:Request for Proposal
Department of Human Services Economic Assistance and Employment Supports Division
Notice of Request for Proposals to for Qualified Grantees to Provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Employment and Training (SNAP E&T)
TheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)isrequestingproposalsforQualifiedGranteestoProvideSupplementalNutritionAssistanceProgramEmploymentandTraining(SNAPE&T)
DHSisseekingproposalsforthegrantperiodJuly1,2020throughSeptember30,2021.
Formoreinformation,ortoobtainacopyoftheRequestforProposals,contact:
BarbAltDepartmentofHumanServices
EAESDDivisionP.O.Box64962
444LafayetteRoadNorth,St.Paul,MN55155Phone:(651)431-3884barb.alt@state.mn.us
Thisistheonlypersondesignatedtoanswerquestionsbypotentialrespondersregardingthisrequest. Toobtainthisinformationinadifferentformat,pleasecall651-431-3612.
ProposalssubmittedinresponsetothisRequestforProposalsmustbereceivedattheaddressabovenolaterthan3:00 p.m., Central Time, Monday, April 13, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.Faxedore-mailedproposalswillnotbeconsidered.
TheRFPcanbeviewedbyvisitingtheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServicesGrants,RequestsforProposals
(RFP)andRequestsforInformation(RFI)website:https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
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State Grants & LoansDepartment of Human Services
Purchasing and Service Delivery Division Notice of Request for Proposals to Provide Coordinated Health Care Services through the Special Needs BasicCare Program (SNBC) to adults with disabilities eligible for Medical Assistance in the following Minnesota counties: Morrison, Todd and Wadena
TheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServices(DHS)isrequestingproposalstocontractwithaqualified
Responder(s)toperformthetasksandservicessetforthinthisRFPinordertoservepeoplewithdisabilitieseligibleforMedicalAssistanceandenrolledinSpecialNeedsBasicCare(SNBC)inMorrison,ToddandWadenacounties.
DHSisseekingproposalsforthegrantperiodJuly1,2020throughDecember31,2020
Formoreinformation,ortoobtainacopyoftheRequestforProposals,contact:
MichelleLichtigDepartmentofHumanServices
PurchasingandServiceDeliveryDivisionP.O.Box64984
St.Paul,MN55164-0984Phone:(651)431-4210,Fax:(651)431-7439
Thisistheonlypersondesignatedtoanswerquestionsbypotentialrespondersregardingthisrequest.
MichelleLichtigSNP_RFPs@state.mn.us
Toobtainthisinformationinadifferentformat,pleasecall651-431-3612.
ProposalssubmittedinresponsetothisRequestforProposalsmustbereceivedattheaddressabovenolaterthan4:00 p.m., Central Time, May 5, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.Faxedore-mailedproposalswillnotbeconsidered.
TheRFPcanbeviewedbyvisitingtheMinnesotaDepartmentofHumanServicesGrants,RequestsforProposals
(RFP)andRequestsforInformation(RFI)website:https://mn.gov/dhs/partners-and-providers/grants-rfps/open-rfps/ ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestheright
tocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
MNsure (Minnesota’s Health Insurance Marketplace)Request for Proposals: Navigator Outreach and Enrollment Grants
MNsureisrequestingproposalsfromeligibleorganizationsintendingtoapplyforgrantfundsthathavetheabilitytofind,connectwith,educateandsuccessfullyenrollandrenewMinnesotaresidentsinhealthcarecoveragethroughMNsure.EligibleorganizationsareorganizationsthatsubmittedaletterofintentinresponsetoMNsure’sRequestforLettersofIntentbytheFebruary13,2020deadline.
ThisRequestforProposals(RFP)ispartofMNsure’ssixthRFPprocessfortheNavigatorOutreachandEnrollmentgrantprogram.Thissolicitationhasthreefocusareas:
I. Geographic:focusonbuildingstatewideaccesstoassistanceandsustaininganetworkofnavigatororganizationsworkingcloselywithMNsureonstrategiestoreach,enrollandrenewconsumers.
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State Grants & LoansII. Population:supportorganizationsthathaveidentifiedpopulationsthatfacebarrierstoenrollingincoverage
and/orhighlevelsofuninsuranceandcandemonstrateanabilitytoeffectivelyreach,enrollandhelprenewcoverageforthepopulation.
III. CapacityBuilding:supportbuildingadditionalnavigatorcapacitytoservegeographicareasorpopulationswherethereisademonstratedneedformorenavigatorassistance.
AcompletecopyoftheRFPwillbeavailableby4:00p.m.onMarch2,2020,onMNsure’sAssisterFundingOpportunitieswebpage,https://www.mnsure.org/about-us/assister-program/funding-opportunities/index.jsp
Proposalsaredueby1:00p.m.CentralTimeonApril2,2020.ApplicationsmustbecompletedusingtheonlinesubmissionprocessdescribedintheRFPandontheAssisterFundingOpportunitieswebpage.QuestionsregardingtheRFPshouldbeemailedtonavigatorgrants@mnsure.org by 3 p.m. Central Time on March 17, 2020.PleaseseeMNsure’swebsiteformoreinformation.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
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.
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State ContractsDepartment of CommerceNotice of Contract Opportunity for Audit Services for the Unclaimed Property Program
PROJECT NAME: AuditServicesfortheUnclaimedPropertyProgram
DETAILS:TheMinnesotaDepartmentofCommerceisrequestingproposalsforthepurposeofcontractingwithoneormorevendorstoprovideauditingservicesasanauditingagentfortheunclaimedpropertyprogrampursuanttoMinnesotaStatutes,Chapter345.
WorkisanticipatedtostartJuly1,2020.
COPY REQUEST:ARequestforProposalswillbeavailablethroughApril3,2020.
ToobtainacopyoftheRequestforProposals,youmayeither:
• sendarequestviaemailtoScottHalvorsonat:scott.t.halvorson@state.mn.us,or• visit https://mn.gov/commerce/industries/rfp/,andprovideyournameandemailaddresstodownloadtheRFP.
PROPOSAL DEADLINE:ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedbymailnolaterthanFriday, April 3, 2020, 4:00 p.m. Central Time. Late proposals will not be considered.Proposalssubmittedbyfaxore-mailwillnotbeconsidered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Department of CorrectionsNotice of Contract for Opportunity Cognitive Behavioral Interventions Curriculum
PROJECT NAME:CognitiveBehavioralInterventionsCurriculum
DETAILS:TheDepartmentofCorrections(DOC)requestsproposalstodeliveroneormorecognitivebehavioralcurriculumaddressingfourormorecriminogenicneedstohighriskorveryhighriskparticipantsinthecommunitiesofSt.PaulandMinneapolisandtwocorrectionalfacilitiesinRushCityandStillwater,MN.
TheDOChascollaboratedwithcommunitypartnerstodeliveraprogramgroundedinevidence-informedpracticesservinghigherriskreleaseviolatorscalledOpportunityforChange(O4C)since2017.Goalsoftheprogramaretoimplementinterventionsthatalignwitheffectiveprogrammingandyieldpromisingresultsinreductionsinrecidivism,technicalviolations,andotherruleinfractionsandincreasespro-socialopportunitiesforreleasedindividuals.AdditionalstrategiesusedbytheO4Cteamtoincreasesuccessincludecaseplanningandreferrals,stabilityinhousing,mentorship,andemploymentconnections.
Thisrequestforproposalparticularlyincreasesevidence-basedinterventionsinsmallgroupformat,deliveringanevidence-informedcurriculuminthecommunity(MinneapolisandSt.Paul)andintwocorrectionalfacilities(RushCityandStillwater).Theproposalshouldoutlinetheabilitytodeliveratotalofatleastfour(4)groupsperweekatvaryingtimesanddaysincludingeveningsandweekends.MNDOCstaffmayco-facilitatethecurriculumwiththecontractedfacilitator.
ThisrequestforproposalsmayresultinmultipleawardcontractstoqualifiedrespondersifitisdeemedinthebestinterestofthestateandworkisanticipatedtostartafterJune30,2020
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State ContractsCOPY REQUEST:TogetacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequest,byemail,to
jana.carr-weerts@state.mn.usorfollowthislink: https://mn.gov/doc/staff-partners/doing-business-doc/request-proposals/
PROPOSAL DEADLINE:ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailormailnolaterthan2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time, Monday, April 27, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Department of CorrectionsNotice of Contract Opportunity for Mentoring Services & Pro-social Activities
PROJECT NAME:MentoringServices&Pro-socialActivities
DETAILS:TheDepartmentofCorrections(DOC)requestsproposalstocoordinateandprovidementoringservicesandpro-socialactivitiestohigherriskparticipantsreleasedfromcorrectionalfacilitiesresidinginthetwincitiesmetroarea.
TheDOChascollaboratedwithcommunitypartnerstodeliveraprogramgroundedinevidence-informedpractices(EBP)servinghigherriskreleaseviolatorscalledOpportunityforChange(O4C)since2017.Goalsoftheprogramaretoimplementinterventionsthatalignwitheffectiveprogrammingandyieldpromisingresultsinreductionsinrecidivism,technicalviolations,andotherruleinfractionsandincreasespro-socialopportunitiesforreleasedindividuals.AdditionalstrategiesusedbytheO4Cteamtoincreasesuccessincludecaseplanningandreferrals,stabilityinhousing,cognitive-behavioralgroups,andemploymentconnections.
Thisrequestforproposalparticularlyincreasesopportunitiesfortheparticipantstoconnectwithpro-socialpeersinthecommunity(MinneapolisandSt.Paul).Theproposalshouldoutlinetheabilitytocoordinateprosocialandappropriateactivitiesforparticipantsandconnectsometeam-identifiedparticipantsinneedofmoredirectmentorshipandsupport.AllprosocialactivitieswillbeapprovedbytheMNDOCandcountysupervisionagents.Formoredirectmentorshipandsupportforsomeparticipants,mentoringgroundedintheCirclesofSupportandAccountability(COSA)modelwillbefavored.
WorkisanticipatedtostartafterJune30,2020
COPY REQUEST:TogetacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequest,byemail,to:
JanaCarr-WeertsManagementAnalyst3,GrantsandSubsidiesUnit
1450EnergyParkDrive,Suite200,St.PaulMN55108jana.carr-weerts@state.mn.us
PROPOSAL DEADLINE:ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailormailnolaterthan2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time, Friday, April 17, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
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State ContractsDepartment of CorrectionsNotice of Contract Opportunity for Opportunity for Change (O4C) Program Hub and Employment Services
PROJECT NAME:OpportunityforChange(O4C)ProgramHubandEmploymentServices
DETAILS:TheDepartmentofCorrections(DOC)requestsproposalstoprovideemploymentseeking,obtainment,andsustainabilityservicestohigherriskparticipantsreleasedfromcorrectionalfacilitiesresidinginthetwincitiesmetroarea.Additionally,theDOCisseekingspacefortwoprogramhubspaces,centrallylocatedinbothMinneapolisandSt.Paul.EachhubmusthaveofficespaceforoneDOCstaffpersonanddayandeveninggroupspaceonetotwotimesperweek.
TheDOChascollaboratedwithcommunitypartnerstodeliveraprogramgroundedinevidence-informedpractices(EBP)servinghigherriskreleaseviolatorscalledOpportunityforChange(O4C)since2017.Goalsoftheprogramaretoimplementinterventionsthatalignwitheffectiveprogrammingandyieldpromisingresultsinreductionsinrecidivism,technicalviolations,andotherruleinfractionsandincreasespro-socialopportunitiesforreleasedindividuals.AdditionalstrategiesusedbytheO4Cteamtoincreasesuccessincludecaseplanningandreferrals,stabilityinhousing,cognitive-behavioralgroups,andmentoringconnections.
Thisrequestforproposalparticularlyincreasesopportunitiesfortheparticipantstogainandmaintainemployment.Theproposalshouldoutlinetheabilitytoprovideemploymentsupport,including,butnotlimitedto,assessingemploymentreadiness,providecognitivebehavioralinterventionsrelatedtosuccessfulemploymentexperiences,andberesponsivetobarriersparticipantshavefacingemployment.Additionally,proposalsshouldprovideastructuredprogramspaceforO4Casoutlinedabove.
ThisrequestforproposalsmayresultinmultipleawardcontractstoqualifiedrespondersifitisdeemedinthebestinterestofthestateandworkisanticipatedtostartafterJune30,2020
COPY REQUEST:TogetacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequest,byemail,to jana.carr-weerts@state.mn.usorfollowthislink: https://mn.gov/doc/staff-partners/doing-business-doc/request-proposals/
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailormailnolaterthan2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time, Monday, April 27, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Department of CorrectionsNotice of Contract Opportunity for Personal Finance Education Instruction
PROJECT NAME:PersonalFinanceEducationInstruction
DETAILS:TheDepartmentofCorrections(DOC)requestsproposalstocoordinateandconductworkshopsprovidingeducationalinstructiononpersonalfinanceforincarceratedpeoplepriortotheirreleaseandreleasedpersonswithahighrisktorecidivatewhoareresidinginthetwincitiesmetroarea.
TheportionofthisprogramingoccurringoutinthecommunitywithreleaseeswillbefundedthroughtheOpportunityforChange(O4C)Program.TheDOChascollaboratedwithcommunitypartnerstodeliverO4C,aprogramgroundedinevidence-informedpractices(EBP)servinghigherriskreleaseviolatorssince2017.Goalsoftheprogram
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State Contractsaretoimplementinterventionsthatalignwitheffectiveprogrammingandyieldpromisingresultsinreductionsinrecidivism,technicalviolations,andotherruleinfractionsandincreasespro-socialopportunitiesforreleasedindividuals.AdditionalstrategiesusedbytheO4Cteamtoincreasesuccessincludecaseplanningandreferrals,stabilityinhousing,cognitive-behavioralgroups,mentoring,andemploymentconnections.
Thisrequestforproposalparticularlyincreasesopportunitiesfortheparticipantstogainabasicunderstandingofpersonalfinancesthroughparticipationinfinancialeducationclassesinordertobecomemorefinanciallystable.
ThisrequestforproposalsmayresultinmultipleawardcontractstoqualifiedrespondersifitisdeemedinthebestinterestofthestateandworkisanticipatedtostartafterJune30,2020
COPY REQUEST:TogetacopyoftheRequestforProposals,pleasesendawrittenrequest,byemail,to jana.carr-weerts@state.mn.usorfollowthislink: https://mn.gov/doc/staff-partners/doing-business-doc/request-proposals/
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisadvertisementmustbereceivedviaemailormailnolaterthan2:00 p.m. Central Daylight Saving Time, Monday, April 20, 2020. Late proposals will not be considered.
ThisrequestdoesnotobligatetheStatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Guardian ad Litem Board (GALB)Request for Proposal Salary Structure Benchmark and Compensation Study
TheStateofMinnesota–GuardianadLitemBoard(GALB)isusingacompetitiveselectionprocess(referredtohereinasthe“RequestforProposals”or“RFP”)toselectthevendorresponsibleforconductingacompensationstudybenchmarkingtheMNGuardianadLitemBoardsalarystructureinthemarketsforwhichitcompetesfortalent,andproposingoptionsandmodelstoaddressanyidentifiedissuesinaccordancewithGALBneedsandallapplicablestatutes,rulesandpolicies.
Workisanticipatedtobeginonassoonaspossibleuponafullyexecutedofthecontract,andwillbecompletedbyJune30,2020,withtheexpectationthatthefinalreportwillbedeliveredonorbeforeMay30,2020.
COMPLETE COPY OF RFP:AcompletecopyoftheRequestforProposalsmaybefoundontheGALBwebsite(ontheNoticespage)at:https://mn.gov/guardian-ad-litem/notices/ *
PROPOSAL DEADLINE: ProposalssubmittedinresponsetotheRequestforProposalsinthisnoticemustbereceivedbymailordroppedofftoGALBnolaterthan4:00 CST, March 24, 2020.Lateproposalswillnotbeconsidered.Noemailorfacsimilesubmissionswillbeaccepted.
Thisrequestdoesnotobligatethestatetocompletetheworkcontemplatedinthisnotice.
Thestatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
*This request was previously published in the State Register on February 18, 2020, however, the link to the complete copy of the RFP was incorrect. The link has been updated to the GALB website.
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State ContractsDepartment of HealthNotice of Request for Proposal for Phlebotomy and Clinical Specimen Collection Master Contract
TheStateofMinnesotaisseekingqualifiedvendorstoprovidephlebotomyandotherclinicalspecimencollectionservicesperformedonanadhocbasisonindividualsorgroupsofindividualsinnon-healthcaresettings(includingbutnotlimitedtoindividuals'homes).RequestsbytheStatemaybeurgentinnature(i.e.,immediatespecimencollectionneededwithinfourhoursoftherequest)orscheduledweeksaheadoftime.Otherservicesrequestedmayincludestaffingadhocclinicssetupbyandconductedincollaborationwithlocalpublichealthforspecimencollection,medicationdispensing,andhomeorcommunityvisitstoadministervaccineorotherbiologics,administeringconsentforms,andotherformsasappropriateorrequested.
AllservicesarerequestedforpurposesofinfectiousdiseasesurveillanceanddiseasepreventionandcontrolperMinnesotaStatutes§144.05andMinnesotaRules,Chapter4605;andforspecialresearchstudiesandprogramevaluations.
ThisRFPwillresultinmultipleawardcontractstoqualifiedvendorsthatprovidetheservicesrequestedbelow.Beyondvendorsthatspecializesolelyinspecimencollection,examplesofotherqualifiedvendorsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto:clinics,hospitals,emergencydepartments,andlocalpublichealthagencies.
ItisanticipatedthattheStatewillenterintomultiplecontract(s)anticipatedtobeginwithaninitialtwoyearterm,withanoptiontoextendanadditionalthreeyearsinincrementsdeterminedbytheState.
DetailsconcerningsubmissionrequirementsareincludedintheRequestforProposal.NootherpersonnelareauthorizedtodiscusstheprojectwithresponderbeforethesubmittaloftheRFPResponse.
RequestRFP
ToobtainacopyoftheRequestforProposal(RFP),email:
JoeyLee,MA3ContractsandGrantsManagerMinnesotaDepartmentofHealth
Health.IDEPC.Finance.Unit@state.mn.usSubjectLine:SpecimenCollectionRFP
TheStatereservestherighttocancelthissolicitation.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Department of HealthSafe Harbor Program
Request for Proposals (RFP) for Safe Harbor Evaluation Professional/Technical Contract
TheMinnesotaDepartmentofHealth’sSafeHarborProgramisinseekofacontractortofulfilltherequirementsofMinn.Stat.§145.4718forabiannualevaluationoftheSafeHarborprogram.ThecontractorconductsSafeHarborprogramparticipantinterviews,collectsandanalyzesSafeHarborparticipantsurveys,conductsfocusgroupswithSafeHarborgrantees,conductsphoneinterviewswithkeyinformants,gathersdatacompiledandaggregatedbySafeHarborstaff,andanalyzesallaforementionedactivitiesfortheevaluationreport.Inaddition,thecontractorconductslivewebinarsandtrainingsexplainingtheresultsandprovidesaliteraturereviewonstrategiestoaddresshumantraffickingandtheireffectiveness.
AfullRFPcanbefoundat:https://www.health.state.mn.us/communities/safeharbor/evaluationrfp.html
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State ContractsToobtainthisinformationinadifferentformat,call:651-201-5492.
Proposal Deadline:AllapplicationsmustbereceivedbyMDHnolaterthan4:30p.m.CentralTime,onApril1,2020,attheMDH
GoldenRuleBuildingreceptionoffice(Suite220),whethermailedorsentviacourier.Applicationssubmittedelectronicallymustbesubmittedby11:59p.m.onApril1,2020.
Attn:CarolinePalmer SafeHarbor MinnesotaDepartmentofHealth POBox64882 SaintPaul,MN55164-0882 caroline.palmer@state.mn.us
MDHisnotobligatedtocompletetheproposedprojectandreservestherighttocancelthesolicitationifitisconsideredtobeinitsbestinterest.Allexpensesincurredinrespondingtothisnoticearesolelytheresponsibilityoftheresponder.
Minnesota State LotteryRequest for Proposals for Sponsorship Agreements
Description of OpportunityTheMinnesotaStateLotterydevelopssponsorshipagreementsthroughouttheyearwithorganizations,events,and
sportsteamstocreateexcitementforlotteryplayers,tointerestnewplayersandincreasethevisibilityoflotterygames.TheLotteryencouragesandcontinuallyseeksnewsponsorshipagreementstohelpachievecurrentLotterymarketinggoals.
Proposal ContentAsponsorshipproposalpresentedtotheLotteryshouldmeetthefollowingthreecriteria:
1. Maximize Lottery Visibility–theevent,sportsortie-inproposalshoulddrawalargenumberofdesiredparticipants(typically50,000ormore)whosedemographicsmatchtheLotteryplayerprofile.TheLotteryisinterestedineffectivelydeliveringitsmessageoffunandentertainmenttoMinnesotaadultswhosedemographicsskewprimarilytowardsthoseaged25-64,withahouseholdincomeof$35,000-$75,000,andhavinganeducationalbackgroundofsomecollegeorhigher.TheLotterydoesnotmarkettothoseundertheageof18,andfamilyeventswithhighlevelsofchildrenpresentaregenerallynotaccepted.Attendance,on-sitesignagevisibilityandpaidmediaexposurewillbecriticalcomponentsthatwillbeevaluated.
2. Enhance Lottery Image- –theevent,sportsortie-inproposalshouldinherentlyprojecttheattitudethattheLotteryisafunandsociallyacceptablepartofthecommunity.TheLottery’spresenceshouldfitwellwithinthelineupofothersponsors.TheLotteryisinterestedincreatingopportunitieswherebythesponsorshipcantranslateintosalesrevenue,eitherviaon-sitesalesfromaLotterybooth,fromsales-generatingpromotionswithLotteryretailersorfromjointprogramswiththesponsor’smediapartners.
3. Provide Promotional Extensions–theevent,sportsortie-inproposalshouldofferexciting,value-addedwaystointeractwithourplayersandhaveopportunitiestomotivateattendees,listenersandviewerstoparticipateinandpurchaseLotterygames.TheproposalmustincludeproperstaffingavailabilityorotherconsiderationstohelptheLotteryimplementanyappropriatepromotionalextensionideas.
ProposalsshouldaddressallpertinentelementsofthesponsorshipandhowtheLotterycriteriaasstatedaboveandontheEvaluationFormaretobemet.TovieworprintcopiesoftheRequestforProposalgoto http://www.mnlottery.com/vendorops.html
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State ContractsThisSolicitationdoesnotobligatethestatetoawardacontractorpursueaproposedsponsorshipopportunity,and
thestatereservestherighttocancelthesolicitationifitisconsideredtobeinitsbestinterest.
QuestionsQuestionsconcerningthisSolicitationshouldbedirectedto:
JasonLaFrenz,MarketingDirectorMinnesotaStateLottery2645LongLakeRoadRoseville,MN55113
Telephone:(651)635-8230Toll-free: 1-888-568-8379ext.230
Fax:(651)297-7496TTY: (651)635-8268
E-mail: jasonla@mnlottery.com
OtherpersonnelarenotauthorizedtoanswerquestionsregardingthisSolicitation.
Response DeliveryAllresponsesmustbeinwritinganddeliveredtothecontactnotedabove.Proposalswillbeacceptedonanongoing
basis.
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.
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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/.
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2020 G Concourse Rehab P5
Airport Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2020 G Concourse Rehab P5MAC Contract No: 106-2-925Bids Close At: 2:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020
Notice to Contractors:SealedBidProposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.Theworkofthisprojectincludesminordemolition,interiorandexteriorconcretework,masonrywork,mechanicalandelectricalwork.
Note: YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunitiesorgodirectlytoMAC’s E-News Subscription Updates Pageandchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.
Targeted Group Businesses (TGB): ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofTargetedGroupBusinessesonthisprojectisTGB5%.
Bid Security:Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.
Project Labor Agreement:ThisprojectissubjecttotheMAC’sProjectLaborAgreementrequirements.AcopyoftheProjectLaborAgreementandContractRidersareincludedintheAppendix.
Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofAlliiance;attheMinnesotaBuildersExchange;DodgeDataandAnalytics;andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.Biddersdesiringdrawingsandspecificationsmaysecureacompletedigitalsetathttp://www.franzrepro.com.Clickonthe“PlanRooms”tabandselectthe“FranzPublicPlanRoom”.Biddersmaydownloadthecompletesetofdigitalbiddingdocumentsfor$50.00byentering106-2-925-00inthe“searchprojects”boxthenclick“refresh/search”button.ContactFranzat763-503-3401orsupport@franzrepro.comforassistance.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationsareavailableforpurchaseatBiddersexpense.
MAC Internet Access for Additional Information: AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonFebruary24,2020,atMAC’swebaddressof http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations(constructionbids).
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Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsMetropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2020 Intelligent Monitoring and Control Systems P12
Airport Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2020 Intelligent Monitoring and Control Systems P12MAC Contract No: 106-2-922Bids Close At: 2:00 p.m. on March 19, 2020
Notice to Contractors:SealedBidProposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.Thisprojectisthecontinuationofaphasedprogram.ThisphasegenerallyimprovestheIMACSuserinterface,expandstheMAC’selectricmetermonitoringandaddsremotemonitoringandcontroltovariouspartsoftheairportcampus.
Note:YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunitiesorgodirectlytoMAC’s E-News Subscription Updates Pageandchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.
Targeted Group Businesses (TGB):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofTargetedGroupBusinessesonthisprojectis6%.
Bid Security:Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.
Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofAlliiance;attheMinnesotaBuildersExchange;DodgeDataandAnalytics;andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.Biddersdesiringdrawingsandspecificationsmaysecureacompletedigitalsetathttp://www.franzrepro.com.Clickonthe“PlanRooms”tabandselect“FranzPublicPlanRoom.”Biddersmaydownloadthecompletesetofdigitalbiddingdocumentsfor$50.00byentering106-2-922-00 inthe“searchprojects”boxthenclick“refresh/search”button.ContactFranzat763-503-3401orsupport@franzrepro.comforassistance.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationsareavailableforpurchaseatBiddersexpense.
MAC Internet Access of Additional Information:AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonFebruary24,2020,atMAC’swebaddressof http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations(constructionbids).
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2020 Ponds 1 and 2 Lift Stations
Airport Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2020 Ponds 1 and 2 Lift Stations MAC Contract No.: 106-1-298Bids Close At: 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020
Notice to Contractors:SealedBidProposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.Thisprojectprovidesforexcavation,stormsewerremovals,stormsewermanholeandstormsewerconstruction,HDPEpipe,ductileironpipe,constructionofaliftstation,modifyingexistingstructuretoincludeliftstation,twoFlygtgrinderpumps,guiderails,controls,siterestorations,andelectricalimprovements.
Note:YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunitiesorgodirectlytoMAC’s E-News Subscription Updates Pageandchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.
982Page Minnesota State Register, Monday 2 March 2020 (Cite 44 SR 982)
Non-State Public Bids, Contracts & GrantsTargeted Group Businesses (TGB):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofTargetedGroupBusinessesonthis
projectis9%.
Bid Security:Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota.
Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofKimley-HornandAssociates,Inc.,2550UnversityAvenueWest,Suite238N,St.Paul,Minnesota,55401;attheMinnesotaBuildersExchangeandDodgeDataandAnalytics.Biddersdesiringdrawingsandspecificationsforpersonalusemaysecureacompletedigitalsetathttp://www.questcdn.com.Biddersmaydownloadthecompletesetofdigitalbiddingdocumentsfor$15.00byenteringeBidDoc™#6827794inthe“SearchProjects”page.ContactQuestConstructionDataNetworkat(952)233-1632orinfo@questcdn.comforassistance.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationswillnotbemadeavailabletoBidders.
MAC Internet Access of Additional Information:AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonFebruary24,2020,atMAC’swebaddressof http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations(constructionbids).
Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC)Notice of Call for Bids for 2020 Sanitary Sewer Replacement – Taxiway R
Project Location: Minneapolis-St. Paul International AirportProject Name: 2020 Sanitary Sewer Replacement – Taxiway RMAC Contract No. 106-1-302Bids Close At: 2:00 PM on March 17, 2020
Notice to Contractors:SealedbidproposalsfortheprojectlistedabovewillbereceivedbytheMAC,apubliccorporation,attheofficethereoflocatedat6040-28thAvenueSouth,Minneapolis,Minnesota55450,untilthedateandhourindicated.Thisprojectprovidesfor:RehabilitationofexistingsanitarysewermainsandmanholesontheAirForceApronandadjacenttoTaxiwayR.TheprojectalsoincludesreconstructionofTaxiwayR7,constructionofbituminousshoulders,modificationofstormsewers,andconstructionofnewtaxiwaylightsandairfieldsigns.
Note: YoucansignuponourWebsite(www.metroairports.org)toreceiveemailnotificationsofnewbusinessopportunitiesorgodirectlytoMAC’s E-News Subscription Updates Pageandchoosethisandothertopicsaboutwhichyouareinterested.
TARGETED GROUP BUSINESSES (TGB):ThegoaloftheMACfortheutilizationofTargetedGroupBusinessesonthisprojectis9%.
Bid Security: Eachbidshallbeaccompaniedbya"BidSecurity"intheformofacertifiedcheckmadepayabletotheMACintheamountofnotlessthanfivepercent(5%)ofthetotalbid,orasuretybondinthesameamount,runningtotheMAC,withthesuretycompanythereondulyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofMinnesota
Availability of Construction Documents:PlansandspecificationsareonfileforinspectionattheofficeofTKDA,theMinnesotaBuildersExchange,DodgeDataandAnalytics,andNAMC-UMPlanRoom.Digitalcopiesofthedrawingsandspecificationswillalsobeavailableatwww.questcdn.com.Documentsmaybedownloadedforanon-refundablefeeof$50.00byenteringQuestProjectNo. 6638715ontheProjectSearchpage.PleasecontactQuestCDNat(952)233-1632or info@questcdn.comforassistanceandfreemembershipregistration.HardcopydrawingsandspecificationswillnotbemadeavailabletoBidders.
MAC Internet Access of Additional Information: AcomprehensiveNoticeofCallforBidsforthisprojectwillbeavailableonMarch2,2020,atMAC’swebaddressof http://www.metroairports.org/airport-authority/business-opportunities/solicitations(constructionbids).
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