Conduct an operational and space needs assessment for the Hennepin County Sheriff's Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) within the Forensic Sciences Building (FSB).
County works to protect and preserve natural resources to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. Through the AIS Prevention Program, the County has up to $160,000 available to help local units of government and organizations implement projects that prevent the spread of AIS through watercraft inspection and decontamination activities.
The solicitation seeks professional services for a Sheriff Science Lab-Operations & Space Assessment. Hennepin County’s official listing classifies it as a Professional Services opportunity, opened September 21, 2026 at 3:55 PM CST, with responses due October 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM CST. The opportunity concerns the Hennepin County Sheriff’s science-lab operations and space assessment.
Sole Source:If sale is less than $250,000 and is proprietary or continuity-critical, coordinate a sole source with the champion department and Purchasing Manager.
Coops:Otherwise, frequently procures through Minnesota CPV or Sourcewell; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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Hennepin County, MN uses sole source for proprietary tech or services essential to ongoing operations, especially for IT software and infrastructure parts. Required: a written sole source justification for the Purchasing Manager emphasizing the product’s “unique and singularly available performance capability.” Approvals may involve the County Administrator for contracts up to the $250,000 ceiling. Work with the champion department to prepare the justification and route approvals.
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Hennepin County has used cooperative purchasing before. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Hennepin County Contracts
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SYSTEM INNOVATORS, a division of N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION at Hennepin County
Effective: Aug 27, 2013Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This agreement outlines the terms for Hennepin County to acquire software, services, support, and maintenance from System Innovators. The contract commenced on August 27, 2013, and is set to terminate upon the expiration of the support and maintenance services. The total cost of the agreement, including potential additional purchases, is capped at $911,000. Key provisions cover software licensing, payment terms, warranties, indemnification, insurance, data practices, and general legal clauses.
SYSTEM INNOVATORS, a division of N. HARRIS COMPUTER CORPORATION at Hennepin County
Effective: Jan 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. A131317 between Hennepin County and System Innovators, a division of N. Harris Computer Corporation. It modifies the original agreement by increasing the total cost to not exceed $1,331,270.30, updating the investment schedule with new annual fees for standard software support and maintenance services covering a seven-year period from January 1, 2021, to December 31, 2027, and replacing the guidelines for these services. The amendment includes detailed descriptions of support services, severity levels, service response times, and escalation procedures. The amendment became effective upon approval in December 2020.
Microsoft Corporation at Hennepin County
Effective: Jan 1, 2024Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a Microsoft Volume Licensing Program Enterprise Enrollment for Hennepin County, facilitated through SHI International Corp. The agreement, effective from January 1, 2024, for an initial term of 36 months, encompasses various Microsoft products and services, including licenses, software assurance, and monthly subscriptions. It integrates several amendments regarding pricing, multi-tenant deployments, and credit for previous enrollments. The total maximum resale price for all ordered products over the contract term is $29,543,534.40.
Granicus LLC at Hennepin County
Effective: Jan 1, 2021Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is Amendment 1 to Contract No: PR00004228, a Software and Service Agreement between the COUNTY OF HENNEPIN and Granicus, LLC. The amendment revises the contract term to commence on January 1, 2021, and expire on December 31, 2025, with a total cost not to exceed $92,000.00. It updates payment terms, detailing annual software license fees for existing services and introducing new one-time and multi-year annual fees for Legistar and associated services, including setup, training, and ongoing support. An attached Statement of Work (Exhibit A) outlines the implementation details for the Legistar solution.
Adobe Inc. at Hennepin County
Effective: Jan 8, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Sales Order for Adobe Workfront Prime: Standard User licenses for Hennepin County from Adobe Inc. It covers three annual billing periods from January 8, 2025, to January 7, 2028, for a total of USD 394,852.50. The agreement includes detailed pricing, terms and conditions, and specifies annual billing cycles and Net 30 payment terms. The contract became effective upon the last signature on December 23, 2024.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from Hennepin County
Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority Authority Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Authority reviewed and approved the negotiation of a lease agreement with Red Lake Nation College for property located at 301 10th Ave S. Furthermore, the Authority adopted a resolution regarding the funding commitment for the METRO Blue Line Extension LRT Project.
Board Of Hennepin County Commissioners Board Minutes
Date: Aug 4, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board meeting addressed various administrative and operational items. Key discussions included receiving updates on midterm elections, reviewing and referring claims and correspondence to committees, and approving multiple agreements related to professional services, community grants, and infrastructure projects. The board also focused on watershed district management plans, agreements with the Minnesota Department of Veteran Affairs, and the adoption of various consent agenda items, such as youth activity grants and lease amendments. Additionally, the board established future public hearings for the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act Local Plan and other performance reports, and discussed the sale of general obligation bonds and funding for the METRO Blue Line Extension LRT project.
Hennepin County Zero Waste Plan
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This document outlines Hennepin County's Zero Waste Plan, which aims to achieve a zero-waste future with an approximate 90% diversion rate. Key strategic pillars include creating an equitable materials management system that reduces racial disparities, adopting policies to accelerate the transition to zero waste, expanding county waste education, grants, and programs, and implementing initiatives to advance circularity, waste reduction, and reuse. The plan emphasizes community engagement and a focus on equity in all actions.
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