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Precision Plating Superfund bench scale study

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency requests proposals to conduct a bench study to evaluate the effectiveness and potential dosages of soil amendments at the bench scale to support the analysis, decision making, and planning required to implement Remedial Actions for the Precision Plating Superfund Site (SR0000249). The goal is to help ensure the area can be reused in a positive and beneficial way in the future.

Remedial actions for the site include in-situ treatment of remaining chlorinated volatile organic compound (CVOC)-contaminated soils with in-situ chemical reduction (ISCR) or oxidation (ISCO) and solidification/stabilization (ISS) amendments as well as metal stabilization amendments. Site Background information is included in Attachment F.

Responses must be received not later than 4 p.m., Central Time, Jan 8, 2026; late responses will not be considered.

Questions and answers

Prospective responders who have any questions regarding this RFP must email Cindy Kanan at contracts.pca@state.mn.us and include subject line “Precision Plating Superfund Bench Scale Study”, no later than December 29, 2025.

Answers to questions will be posted in the SWIFT Supplier Portal. MPCA employees cannot answer questions about this RFP; direct contact regarding this RFP with any MPCA personnel may result in disqualification.

Available funds

The request for proposal (RFP) and application materials can only be viewed through the online SWIFT portal. The RFP is termed an “Event” within the SWIFT system.

  1. go to the online SWIFT portal
  2. click on "Bidding opportunities"
  3. find the event by name (Precision Plating Superfund Bench Scale Study) or ID (2000017617).
  4. click "View Bid Package" to see the RFP and forms; there’s no need to log in to see the documents

Proposals are only accepted through the SWIFT portal.

  1. register as a bidder in the SWIFT Supplier Portal (bidding = "applying")
  2. choose "Register for an Account" and then "Register as a Bidder"

If you are already registered in the SWIFT system as a supplier (previously known as a vendor), use your supplier ID. Visit the SWIFT Supplier Portal under “Informational Tips” and “Supplier Portal Help” for more information. For questions about applying through SWIFT, please contact the Vendor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, option 1.