The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has been testing the effectiveness of PFAS removal in groundwater and surface water at Tablyn Park in Lake Elmo utilizing a foam fractionation system as a part of the Feasibility Study required under the 2018 3M Settlement with the state of Minnesota. The result of the PFAS removal is a concentrated form of PFAS-containing water (concentrate), generally ranging from the 100s to 1,000s parts per billion (µg/L) PFOA/PFOS constituents.
This RFP is intended to provide a mechanism for interested parties to acquire PFAS concentrate for PFAS destructive technology testing purposes. Up to 250 gallons of PFAS concentrate is available for approved applicants. Approved applicants will communicate and coordinate obtaining the concentrate from MPCA’s authorized representative.
This RFP will remain open, and applications will be accepted on a rolling, first come, first served basis until all available PFAS concentrate has been dispersed or 4 p.m. Central Time on July 31, 2025, whichever occurs first.
Questions and answers
Applicants who have any questions regarding this RFP must email questions to grants.pca@state.mn.us, subject line: “PFAS Destruction RFP Question.” Answers will be posted on this web page.
Eligibility
Destruction technology applicants and test projects will be screened by the MPCA for eligibility. Applicants and test projects must demonstrate existing PFAS destruction technology expertise and capabilities per the questions/requirements outlined in the application, including:
- PFAS Destruction Technology and Test Description
- PFAS Waste Disposal Requirements
- PFAS Destruction Deliverables
How to apply
All applicants must submit the grant application form. Forms must be received electronically by the MPCA no later than 4 p.m. Central Time on July 31, 2025. The email properties header will reflect the date and time submissions are received.
Email applications to grants.pca@state.mn.us with the subject line: “PFAS Destructive Technologies Test Proposal”.
Applications received by the RFP deadline will be reviewed by MPCA staff based upon the Application Assessment score sheet in Exhibit A. Applicants must meet all requirements to be considered for funding. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received and awarded on a first come, first served basis.