Assessments and Recommendations for Agency Transformation

Location:	Minnesota
Posted:	Mar 31, 2026
Due:	Apr 17, 2026
Agency:	State Government of Minnesota
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	A - Research and development
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Minnesota Department of Human Services OFFICE OF STRATEGY AND

PERFORMANCE, CHIEF OF STAFF Division

Request for Proposals for a Contractor to provide

Assessments and Recommendations for

Agency Transformation

Date of Publication in SWIFT: March 10, 2026

• Late responses will not be considered.

• As of July 1, 2025, certain terms are unenforceable in state contracts. See Session Laws,

2025 Regular Session, Chapter 39, Article 2, Sec. 45.

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Minnesota’s Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion. The State of Minnesota is committed to

diversity and inclusion in its public procurement process. The goal is to ensure that those providing

goods and services to the State are representative of our Minnesota communities and include

businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities.

Creating broader opportunities for historically under-represented groups provides for additional

options and greater competition in the marketplace, creates stronger relationships and engagement

within our communities, and fosters economic development and equality.

To further this commitment, the Department of Administration operates a program for Minnesota-

based small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical

disabilities. For additional information on this program, or to determine eligibility, please call

651.201.2402 or go to https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/.

SPECIAL NOTICE: This is a request for proposal. It does not obligate the State of Minnesota to award a

contract or complete the proposed program, and the State reserves the right to cancel this solicitation if

it is considered in its best interest.

This Solicitation requires proposals to be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier

Portal. Please note the security changes below that may impact responders

from submitting a timely response.

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RFP SUMMARY

Important Dates:

RFP Published: March 10, 2026

Questions Due: March 20, 2026

Proposals Due: SWIFT EVENT END (April 17, 2026)

Anticipated Selection of Successful Responder(s): May 15, 2026

Anticipated Start of Contract: TBD

Anticipated End of Contract: TBD

Anticipated Extensions: TBD

State Contact: DHS Reorganization Team, reorganization.dhs@state.mn.us

PT RFP (PT201)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RFP Summary ........................................................................................................................ ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS ............................................................................................................. ii

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 1

1.1 Objective of RFP .................................................................................................................................. 1

1.2 Proposal due date ............................................................................................................................... 1

1.3 Background and Context..................................................................................................................... 1

2. Scope of Work ................................................................................................................... 3

2.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................................. 3

2.2 Categories and Deliverables ............................................................................................................... 3

Category #1: Landscape Analysis .............................................................................................................. 3

Category #2: Stakeholder Engagement .................................................................................................... 4

Category #3: Immediate Improvement Recommendations ...................................................................... 5

Category #4: Transformational Reorganization ....................................................................................... 6

A. Roadmap and Implementation Plan ................................................................................................. 6

B. Change Management and Culture Change....................................................................................... 7

C. Implementation Support .................................................................................................................. 7

D. Knowledge Transfer and Sustainability ............................................................................................ 8

3. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................. 10

3.1 Proposal Contents............................................................................................................................. 10

3.2 Technical Proposal Requirements..................................................................................................... 11

3.3 Required Statements and Forms ...................................................................................................... 12

a. Responder Information and Declarations (Attachment A):................................ 12

b. Exceptions to Sample Contract and RFP Terms (Attachment B): ....................... 12

c. Human Rights Compliance: ........................................................................... 12

d. Category Selection (Attachment D) ................................................................ 13

e. Cost Proposal (Attachment C) ....................................................................... 13

4. RFP Process ..................................................................................................................... 13

4.1 Responders’ Questions ..................................................................................................................... 13

4.2 Proposal Submission ......................................................................................................................... 13

5. Proposal Evaluation and Selection ................................................................................... 14

5.1 Overview of Evaluation Methodology .............................................................................................. 14

5.2 Evaluation Team................................................................................................................................ 14

5.3 Evaluation Phases ............................................................................................................................. 14

1. Phase I: Responsiveness and pass/fail requirements ..................................................................... 14

2. Phase II: Evaluation of Technical Requirements of Proposals ........................................................ 15

CATEGORY 1: LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS .................................................................................................. 15

5.4 Contract Negotiations and Unsuccessful Responder Notice ............................................................ 17

6. Required AND UNENFORCEABLE contract Terms and Conditions ...................................... 18

6.1 All Responders must be willing to comply with all state and federal legal requirements regarding

the performance of the contract. ..................................................................................................... 18

6.2 Unenforceable terms .................................................................................................................... 18

7. Solicitation Terms ............................................................................................................ 18

A. Competition in Responding ............................................................................................................... 18

B. Addenda to the RFP ............................................................................................................................ 18

C. Data Security - Foreign Outsourcing of Work is Prohibited ............................................................... 18

D. Preparation Costs. .............................................................................................................................. 19

E. Joint Ventures ..................................................................................................................................... 19

F. Withdrawing Response ....................................................................................................................... 19

G. Rights Reserved .................................................................................................................................. 19

H. Samples and Demonstrations............................................................................................................. 20

I. Responses are Nonpublic during Evaluation Process .......................................................................... 20

J. Trade Secret Information..................................................................................................................... 20

K. Conditions of Offer.............................................................................................................................. 20

L. Award .................................................................................................................................................. 20

M. Requirements Prior to Contract Execution........................................................................................ 21

N. Targeted Group, Economically Disadvantaged Business, Veteran-Owned and Individual Preference

................................................................................................................................................................ 21

O. Reciprocity.......................................................................................................................................... 21

P. Geographical Location of Work .......................................................................................................... 21

APPENDIX A: TECHNICAL PROPOSAL DETAIL ........................................................................ 22

3.2 CATEGORY #1: LANDSCAPE ANALYSIS .......................................................................................... 22

1. Proposed Work Plan: ....................................................................................... 22

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