Subdivision 1. Authority. The commissioner may undertake construction utilizing job order contracting for projects that do not exceed a construction cost of $250,000.
Subd. 2. Job order contracting request for qualifications. (a) The commissioner is authorized to issue a request for qualifications that includes the criteria that will be used for the projects, provided that these criteria do not unduly restrict competition, nor impose conditions beyond reasonable requirements to ensure maximum participation of all qualified contractors, and does not relate to the collective bargaining status of the contractor.
(b) The request for qualifications must be publicized in a manner designated by the commissioner that ensures open and unrestricted access for any potential responder. To the extent practical, this must include posting on a state website. To the extent practical, the commissioner must give notice to representatives of targeted group businesses designated under section 16C.16.
Subd. 3. Qualified contractors. (a) The commissioner shall review the responses to the request for qualifications and determine responder's ability to enter into the master contract that will be utilized for the projects. The commissioner shall establish a list of qualified contractors based on the proposers' ability to enter into a master contract as described in the request for qualifications.
(b) The commissioner shall enter into master contracts with all qualified contractors.
(c) The commissioner shall establish procedures to allow firms to submit qualifications at least annually to allow placement on the list of contractors qualified to enter into a master contract.
Subd. 4. Construction services bidding. The commissioner shall request bids for construction services for any project using job order contracting from qualified contractors as follows:
(1) for construction projects up to a maximum cost of $50,000, the commissioner shall request a minimum of two bids;
(2) for construction projects with a cost greater than $50,000, but less than or equal to $100,000, the commissioner shall request a minimum of three bids;
(3) for construction projects with a cost greater than $100,000 but less than or equal to $250,000, the commissioner shall request a minimum of four bids.
Subd. 5. Qualified contractor selection. The commissioner shall select the contractor who submits the lowest price bid for the construction services proposed.
Subd. 6. Reasonable distribution of bid requests among qualified contractors. The commissioner in requesting bidding for projects using job order contracting as described in this section shall develop a system to ensure a reasonable opportunity for all qualified contractors to bid on construction services on a periodic basis.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 16A - 16E — Administration And Finance
Chapter 16C — State Procurement
Section 16C.001 — Commissioner's Authority; Scope.
Section 16C.03 — Commissioner's Authority; Powers And Duties.
Section 16C.04 — Ethical Practices And Conflict Of Interest.
Section 16C.045 — Reporting Of Violations.
Section 16C.05 — Contract Management; Validity And Review.
Section 16C.051 — Contracts With Russia Or Belarus.
Section 16C.053 — Contracts With Vendors Who Discriminate Against Israel Prohibited.
Section 16C.054 — Accommodation For Hard-of-hearing In State-funded Capital Projects.
Section 16C.055 — Barter Arrangements Limited.
Section 16C.06 — Procurement Requirements.
Section 16C.071 — Exception For Federal Contracts.
Section 16C.072 — Contracts For Tax-related Activities.
Section 16C.0725 — Purchase Of Recycled, Repairable, And Durable Materials.
Section 16C.073 — Purchase And Use Of Paper Stock; Printing.
Section 16C.074 — Consideration Of Environmental Impacts Of Metal Recycling Facilities.
Section 16C.08 — Professional Or Technical Services.
Section 16C.086 — Call Center.
Section 16C.087 — Selection Of Certain Professional Service Contractors.
Section 16C.09 — Procedure For General Service Contracts.
Section 16C.10 — Exceptions Authorized.
Section 16C.105 — Cooperatives Authorized.
Section 16C.11 — Cooperative Purchasing Venture; Revolving Fund.
Section 16C.12 — Agricultural Food Products Grown In State.
Section 16C.13 — Certain Vehicles.
Section 16C.135 — Purchases Of Fuel And Vehicles By State Agencies.
Section 16C.137 — Minimizing Energy Use; Renewable Fuels.
Section 16C.138 — State Purchasing Of Electric And Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles.
Section 16C.14 — Energy Efficiency Installment Purchases.
Section 16C.143 — Energy Forward Pricing Mechanisms.
Section 16C.144 — Guaranteed Energy-savings Program.
Section 16C.145 — Nonvisual Technology Access Standards.
Section 16C.147 — Document Imaging; Use Of Persons With Developmental Disabilities.
Section 16C.15 — Rehabilitation Facilities And Extended Employment Providers.
Section 16C.151 — Purchases From Corrections Industries.
Section 16C.155 — Janitorial Contracts; Rehabilitation Programs And Extended Employment Providers.
Section 16C.16 — Designation Of Procurements From Small Businesses.
Section 16C.17 — Encouragement Of Participation.
Section 16C.19 — Eligibility; Rules.
Section 16C.20 — Certification.
Section 16C.21 — Criminal Penalty.
Section 16C.25 — Building And Construction Contracts.
Section 16C.251 — Best And Final Offer.
Section 16C.26 — Competitive Bids Or Proposals.
Section 16C.28 — Contracts; Award.
Section 16C.281 — Original Jurisdiction Of Public Procurement Actions.
Section 16C.285 — Responsible Contractor Requirement Defined.
Section 16C.29 — Contract Management And Review.
Section 16C.32 — Design-build Contracts, Definitions.
Section 16C.33 — Design-build.
Section 16C.34 — Construction Manager At Risk.
Section 16C.35 — Job Order Contracting.
Section 16C.36 — Reorganization Services Under Master Contract.