Postings include all outgoing grants and open-ended PT services. Each solicitation includes a brief description of work and a link to its Request for Proposals (RFP) or Request for Applications (RFA). More grants and contracts can be found on the State of Minnesota’s Supplier Portal.
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The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), State Services for the Blind (SSB) requests applications to provide Adjustment To Blindness (ATB) and other rehabilitation training, employment-related services, and pre-employment transition services (Pre-ETS) to applicants and eligible blind, visually impaired and DeafBlind customers (Applications).
Responses must be received not later than 4:30 p.m., Central Time, January 19, 2023, to be a part of the initial evaluation and selection process.
The Technical Proposal should be submitted as a separate attachment from your Cost Proposal.
By submitting a response, Responder is making a binding legal offer for the period of time set forth below in Section 6, Conditions of Offer.
THIS IS AN ONGOING SOLICITATION. This Solicitation will remain open on the Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) and Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement (OSP) website. Responses received after the initial due date will be reviewed in accordance with the Solicitation and awarded based on the State's needs.
All costs incurred in responding to this RFP will be borne by the Responder.
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), Minnesota Disability Determination Services (DDS) requests applications to work as a medical contractor reviewing the disability claims of Minnesotans who have applied for Social Security Disability benefits. All work must occur on the secured Social Security Administration Network. The State anticipates issuing multiple contracts for this work. This is an ongoing solicitation.
All requirements and information, as well as proposal delivery instructions are contained in the RFP. Inquiries regarding the RFP may be directed by email to Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services at Milla.Kokotovich@ssa.gov. Deadline for initial inquiries is Monday, March 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. Other department personnel are NOT allowed to discuss the Request for Proposal with anyone, including responders, before the proposal submission deadline.
Proposals must be emailed to: Milla Kokotovich, Disability Determination Services, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development at Milla.Kokotovich@ssa.gov or sent via mail to Milla Kokotovich, Project Coordinator, MN Disability Determination Services, 121 7th Place East; Suite 300, St. Paul, MN 55101. Proposals for initial evaluation must be received by 5:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2022. Following the initial selection process, applications will remain open on the DEED and Department of Administration, Office of State Procurement (OSP) website and selected on an as needed basis. Applications are still welcome beyond April 11, 2022.
All costs incurred in responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) will be borne by the responder. The Department of Employment and Economic Development reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive any irregularities or informalities, and to cancel the solicitation if it is considered to be its own best interest. This Request for Proposals does not obligate DEED to award a contract.
Digital equity, as defined by the National Digital Inclusion Alliance, is "a condition in which all individuals and communities have the information technology capacity needed for full participation in our society, democracy, and economy." Under the Digital Equity Act, Office of Broadband Development (OBD) is facilitating a statewide planning process to identify Minnesota’s digital inclusion goals. This noncompetitive mini grant opportunity supports eligible applicants in conducting assessment of digital inclusion strengths, needs, and goals in their geographic area and/or service population. These assessments will inform Minnesota’s digital equity plan.
Proposals must be received via email by March 3, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Central. Proposals should be submitted to Hannah.buckland@state.mn.us. Late proposals will not be considered.
A presentation with technical assistance will be provided and recorded on February 8, 2023, from 2:00 - 2:45p.m. Central. Click to join the Teams meeting or contact hannah.buckland@state.mn.us.
Drop-in technical assistance office hours with Office of Broadband Development (OBD) staff will be offered on February 15, 2023, from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Central and February 24 from 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Central. Click to join the Teams meeting or contact hannah.buckland@state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Job Skills Partnership (MJSP) Board is soliciting applications for grant funding for new and incumbent worker training programs. MJSP will accept applications for the Partnership and Pathways Programs. In addition, applications Pre-Development grants for the Partnership Program will be considered.
The deadline for the submission of regular grant applications is 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Monday, January 23, 2023. Short Form and Pre-Development applications must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Central Time, on Monday, February 13, 2023. No late applications will be considered.
The Minnesota Trade Office (MTO), an office within the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development, is soliciting applications for funding for eligible Minnesota-based small businesses to participate in export development activities that will assist the company to begin exporting or increase their exports from Minnesota. Proposals are accepted until all funds are committed.
Applications will be evaluated on a competitive basis as they are received. Proposals must be submitted electronically to Jackie Geiger.
For complete information on the STEP Program, see the Export Financing Programs webpage.
The Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit is soliciting applications for grant funding for Redevelopment projects through the Redevelopment Grant and Demolition Loan Programs.
The deadline for the submission of applications is 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
By US Mail or Courier: Proposals must be sent to the Department of Employment and Economic Development, Brownfields and Redevelopment Unit, 1st National Bank Building, 332 Minnesota Street, Basement Mail Room, St. Paul, MN 55101-1351. The DEED mail room will continue to receive mail at 1st Bank until the move can be completed.
Three complete sets of application documents are required for each project (One original on paper, one additional set on paper and a third on a flash drive).They must be submitted by the deadline to be considered for funding.
Due Day Drop Off: Applications that will be hand-delivered on February 1 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. can be dropped off at the Great Northern Building, 180 East 5th Street, the second block east from the 1st National Bank Building.
