For the latest news and information relating to the work of the Minnesota Department of Admin, see the news release listing below. Past news releases can be accessed using the archive links at right.
If you would like to subscribe to our media list to receive Admin news releases directly via email, you can sign up using this subscription link.
Minnesota PTAC to transfer to the Minnesota Department of Administration on July 5, 2017
6/28/2017 11:35:46 AM
Saint Paul – The State of Minnesota is expanding assistance to Minnesota small businesses seeking government contracts. Beginning July 5, 2017, the Minnesota Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will be relocating to the Minnesota Department of Administration (Admin).
PTAC assists businesses by providing individualized technical assistance in navigating local, state, and federal contracting requirements as well as performance assistance. Expertise provided by PTAC business counselors includes market identification, registration assistance, contracting regulations/compliance assistance, and ongoing technical support throughout the procurement process. PTAC counselors conduct year-round training sessions across the state to help businesses hone essential business skills.
PTAC’s expertise will complement Admin’s Office of Equity in Procurement team, which counsels small businesses, including small businesses owned by minorities, women, people with physical disabilities, and veterans attempting to sell goods and services to the State. Admin staff helps level the playing field for small businesses by ensuring they are aware of contract opportunities, have the information and technical assistance they need to respond to solicitations and have an equitable opportunity to achieve a successful business relationship with the state.
“Combining the experience and talents of PTAC team with that of Office of Equity in Procurement will provide a single, impactful source of government procurement assistance for the benefit of all Minnesota businesses,” said Administration Commissioner Matt Massman.
PTAC has been serving Minnesota businesses since 1991 and has been located at the Metropolitan Economic Development Association (Meda) since 2003. PTAC has six staff who are located throughout the state to provide direct assistance to businesses. PTAC is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Defense Logistics Agency.
Learn more about PTAC at: https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/ptac/
Learn about being a state contractor: mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info
---
For additional information, contact:
Curt Yoakum, Assistant Commissioner
curtis.yoakum@state.mn.us
(651) 201-2771
