THIS IS A REQUEST FOR BID (RFB). Fax, e-mail, and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted online through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. SWIFT CONTRACTOR ASSISTANCE HELPDESK. Contractors requiring assistance with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the contractor assistance helpdesk at: 651-201-8100, Option 1. PURPOSE: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) intends to purchase: Conference Facilities for Stabilization Pond Seminar. Includes room rental, catering, AV equipment rental and lodging. LOCATION: Within 25 miles of Mankato City Hall: 10 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001 OR within 25 miles of Rochester City Hall: 201 4th St., SE, Rochester, MN 55904 OR within 25 miles of New Ulm City Hall: 100 N. Broadway St., New Ulm, MN 56073 OR within 25 miles of New Prague City Hall: 118 Central Ave. N., New Prague, MN 56071. Google Maps will be used to measure distance. CONFERENCE DATE: May 4, 2027 - May 6, 2027 QUESTIONS DEADLINE: 2:00 PM, Central Time, October 19, 2026 SALES AND USE TAX. The Contractor is responsible for including sales and use tax in the price offered. The State's direct pay permit does not apply to this project. ATTACHMENTS. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing all attachments to this Event. - Request for Bid - Attachments - Sample Contract and Exhibits - Price Schedule - Bid Compliance Checklist Do not submit proprietary or trade secret data in solicitation documents.
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**Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018739**
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