The Minnesota State Lottery is seeking bids for lodging for its
staff during the 2025 Minnesota State
Fair. Responses are due by 2:00 PM Central Time on Friday, June 27, 2025. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted by 2:00 PM Central Time on Monday, June 23, 2025. The state reserves the right to cancel the solicitation or reject all responses. The contract term is anticipated to be from July 2025 to June 2026. The state reserves the right to inspect the facility prior to award. Bidders must submit cost details, sample transaction documents, and any relevant license agreements, maintenance agreements, or other terms and conditions. The state desires open and
fair competition and will issue addenda for any changes to the solicitation. Joint ventures are allowed, but only one responder submits the response on behalf of the group. Responders may withdraw their response prior to the due date. The state reserves the right to award to a single or multiple responders. Requirements prior to contract execution may include a certificate of insurance. Targeted group, economically disadvantaged business, and veteran-owned businesses will receive points as preference. The state reserves the right to reject responses that deviate from the specifications. Responders must not submit trade secret material. The state reserves the right to reject responses for issues including, but not limited to, odors, damaged furniture, stained carpeting, dirty linens, mold, damaged facilities, unsanitary conditions, facility renovation, or lack of dedicated space. The state reserves the right to request a facility's most recent health inspection report.