Each invitiation to bid is posted on our website and can be found under the section titled "Current Solicitations". 

All formal bids and proposals must be signed by an authorized employee of the submitting company; and must be received, in a sealed envelope, by Purchasing at the following location prior to the due date and time noted on the bid or proposal:

Anoka-Hennepin School District
Educational Service Center
Attn: Tiffany Audette, Purchasing Manager
2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance 1
Anoka, MN 55303

The district will not accept faxed, emailed or late bids or proposals.

For formal bids, vendors are welcome to attend the bid opening. All bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. The final bid tabulation is available upon request. All bids received after the time stated will not be considered. The bidder assumes the risk of any delay in the mail or on the handling of mail by employees of the school district. 

In the event of any conflict between this posting and the terms and conditions of the solicitation document(s), the terms and conditions of the solicitation document(s) shall apply.

Building closure

In the event of a unforeseen closure at the Anoka-Hennepin School District site, that is designated in the solicitation for the receipt and opening of bids and/or proposals, at the date and time of the scheduled opening, the Procurement Department postpones the receipt and opening of bids and/or proposals as scheduled. The due date and time, specified for the receipt of bids and/or proposals is deemed to be extended, to the same time of day specified in the solicitation and on the first subsequent operational business day, unless otherwise amended prior to the due date and time.

•  Bids
• Proposals
• Quotations
• Request for Information

All questions pertaining to bid specifications must be presented in writing to PurchQuotes@ahschools.us by the date and time indicated in the solicitiation documents. This ensures that all questions can be addressed in a fair and transparent manner with all answers provided to interested bidders.

 Substitutions

The use of approved manufacturer, brand and/or catalog description in specifying any item does not restrict vendors to that manufacturer, brand or catalog description identification. This is used simply to indicate the character, quality, or performance equivalence of the commodity desired, and the commodity on which bids are submitted must be of such character, quality, or equivalence that it will serve the purpose for which it is to be used equally well as that specified, and be acceptable to the using department. 

All substitution requests must be submitted during the question period indicated on the solicitation for review. A complete description of the proposed substitution including packing and shipping quantities and color samples for the manufacturer which it is to be substituted must be included in the substitution requests. All subsitutions must meet or exceed the specifications.

Prior to shipping goods or providing services, the awarded Vendor(s) will receive a Purchase Order or will be required to execute some other form of a formal Contract.

Goods shipped or services performed prior to a District issued Purchase Order or an executed (fully signed) Contract will be considered a donation.

Questions and/or determination inquiries

Request for Bids

Field Construction ISD 11 High School Multipurpose Fields – Bid# 22014B

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting bids for the Field Construction ISD 11 High School Multipurpose Fields, as indicated in the Bid Construction Documents.

The School Board of Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka-Hennepin School District, Anoka, Minnesota, will receive sealed bids for: Field Construction ISD 11 High School Multipurpose Fields until 2:00 pm, Local Time, Thursday, January 27, 2022, at which time and place all bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bidders are invited to attend.  Bids received after 2:00 pm will be returned unopened.

A Mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00 am at the Education Services Center, Room 112. 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota 55303

Bids shall be delivered to and will be opened at the Anoka-Hennepin School District Educational Service Center, Purchasing Office, located at 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota, Entrance #1.

Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for the bidding period. This will be conducted live through the use of the google meet platform. Those interested in attending the bid opening, may do so virtually utilizing the link provided below or calling in.

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/akg-pnod-oxe

Or dial: (US) +1 225-503-0106 PIN: 192 940 949#

If any bidder is in doubt as to the meaning of any part of the Drawings and Specifications, they may submit questions prior to 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Requests shall be directed to Anoka-Hennepin Schools, email PurchQuotes@ahschools.us. Questions submitted to the Engineer will not be permitted. All questions and substitution requests will be compiled and addressed by addendum.

Any interpretation or change will be made only by addendums duly numbered, dated and issued to each bidder, on record or receiving a set of documents. The owner or engineer will not be responsible for any other explanations or interpretations of the documents. Items described in the addendum shall be covered by the proposal and shall be acknowledged on the bid form.

SUBSTITUTION OF MATERIALS

For products specified by naming one or more products or manufacturers and stating "or approved equal", products so named shall establish a standard and Contractor has the option to provide 1 product named or submit a request for approval for any product or manufacturer which is not specifically named.

Requests for approval of substitute products must take place during the question period and be received prior to 10:00 a.m. local time, Wednesday, January 19, 2022.  Requests shall be directed to Anoka-Hennepin Schools, email PurchQuotes@ahschools.us. Questions submitted to the Engineer will not be permitted. All questions and substitution requests will be compiled and addressed by addendum. Substitute products not approved by Addendum shall not be furnished or installed.

Procurement of Documents: Project documents will be available at http://www.questcdn.com. You may download the complete set of digital bidding documents for $20 by entering eBidDoc ™ #8100842 on the “Search Projects” page. Please contact QuestCDN.com at 952-233-1632 or info@questcdn.com for a plan holders list or assistance in downloading and working with this digital project information.

Examination of Documents:  Copies of the specifications are available for viewing at the office of Bolton & Menk, Inc., Landscape Architects, Site Planners and Engineers, 7575 Golden Valley Road, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55427, 763.544.7129.

Coon Rapids High School Drivers Education Garage Addition - #22015B

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting bids for the construction of the Coon Rapids High School Drivers Education Garage Addition, as indicated in the Construction Documents.

Bid Documents are available through Franz Reprographics, 2781 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, Phone: 763-503-3401, Fax: 763-503-3409, Toll-free 800-288-8541, email franz@franzrepro.com, www.franzrepro.com. 

Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents and the cost of the non-refundable purchase price.  To receive Bid Notices, Bid Addendums, Construction Bulletins, Shipped order Confirmations, and Electronic Downloads for this project, you must place the following email address in your list of Outlook Contacts and indicate that it is a Safe Sender:

Notice@designbidbuild.net. These notifications are sent from this email address.  If you do not do this, your email server may block the receipt of these notifications.  Please contact Franz Reprographics, 763-503-3401, for help accessing the Online Plan Room or ordering non-refundable documents.

There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk-through on January 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM.  Meet at the entrance to the FOOTBALL STADIUM, Coon Rapids High School, 2340 Northdale Blvd., Coon Rapids, Minnesota.

All inquiries concerning this bid must be submitted via email PurchQuotes@ahschools.us by Monday, January 31, 2022. The District will not be responsible for, nor honor, any claims resulting from, or alleged to be the result of misunderstanding by the Vendor.  No phone or in-person inquiries will be accepted. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to bring all discrepancies, ambiguities, omissions, or matters that need clarification to the District’s attention. Responses to inquiries will be emailed to Vendors and posted to the available through Franz Reprographics Franz website in form of an addendum by 4:00p.m. local time, February 1, 2022.

Bids will be received at the Purchasing Department of Anoka-Hennepin School District, 2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Tuesday, February 8, 2022.  

Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for the bidding period. This will be conducted live through the use of the Google Meet platform. Those interested in attending the bid opening may do so virtually by utilizing the link below or by calling the phone number provided:

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/mnk-osaf-niq

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 707-492-5926  PIN: 717 878 939#

Andover High School Storage Garage Addition - #22016B

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting bids for the construction of the Andover High School Storage Garage Addition, as indicated in the Construction Documents.

Bid Documents are available through Franz Reprographics, 2781 Freeway Blvd., Brooklyn Center, MN 55430, Phone: 763-503-3401, Fax: 763-503-3409, Toll-free 800-288-8541, email franz@franzrepro.com, www.franzrepro.com. 

Once you have selected the project, please review the Bid Details for information on ordering documents and the cost of the non-refundable purchase price.  To receive Bid Notices, Bid Addendums, Construction Bulletins, Shipped order Confirmations, and Electronic Downloads for this project, you must place the following email address in your list of Outlook Contacts and indicate that it is a Safe Sender:

Notice@designbidbuild.net. These notifications are sent from this email address.  If you do not do this, your email server may block the receipt of these notifications.  Please contact Franz Reprographics, 763-503-3401, for help accessing the Online Plan Room or ordering non-refundable documents.

There will be a pre-bid meeting and walk-through January 27, 2022 at 4:00 PM.  Meet at the FOOTBALL STADIUM, Andover High School, 2115 Andover Blvd. NW, Andover, Minnesota

All inquiries concerning this bid must be submitted via email PurchQuotes@ahschools.us by Monday, January 31, 2022. The District will not be responsible for, nor honor, any claims resulting from, or alleged to be the result of misunderstanding by the Vendor.  No phone or in-person inquiries will be accepted. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to bring all discrepancies, ambiguities, omissions, or matters that need clarification to the District’s attention. Responses to inquiries will be emailed to Vendors and posted to the available through Franz Reprographics Franz website in form of addendum by 4:00p.m. local time, February 1, 2022.

Bids will be received at the Purchasing Department of Anoka-Hennepin School District, 2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Thursday, February 10, 2022.  

Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for the bidding period. This will be conducted live through the use of the Google Meet platform. Those interested in attending the bid opening may do so virtually by utilizing the link below or by calling the phone number provided:

Google Meet joining info:

Video call link: https://meet.google.com/pih-psnm-rwf

Or dial: ‪(US) +1 203-689-3461 PIN: ‪260 614 984#

Fiber Optic Cable Installation #22018B

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting bids for the construction of the Fiber Optic Cable Installation, as indicated in the Construction Documents.

Bid Documents are available below if your company is interested.

Site Walk-Throughs 

The District is willing to schedule a walk-through of six buildings to allow vendors to survey and to assess building construction. Walk-throughs will be held on Tuesday, January 25th. The District will conduct these walk-throughs only if there is interest from vendors. Vendors who are interested in participating in the walk through must notify the district through email purchquotes@ahschools.us by 1:00 PM LT on Friday, January 21^th, let the District know of their desire to do so. If there is no response, the walk-throughs will be canceled. It is anticipated that vendors will use the information gathered during the walk-throughs to more accurately develop their cost proposal.

All inquiries concerning this bid must be submitted via email PurchQuotes@ahschools.us by Tuesday, February 8, 2022. The District will not be responsible for, nor honor, any claims resulting from, or alleged to be the result of misunderstanding by the Vendor.  No phone or in-person inquiries will be accepted. It is the Vendor’s responsibility to bring all discrepancies, ambiguities, omissions, or matters that need clarification to the District’s attention. Responses to inquiries will be emailed to Vendors and posted District Website in form of addendum by 4:00p.m. local time, Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Bids will be received at the Purchasing Department of Anoka-Hennepin School District, 2727 North Ferry Street, Entrance #1, Anoka, Minnesota 55303 until 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Tuesday, February 17, 2022.  

Bids will be opened and read aloud immediately after the specified time of closure for the bidding period. This will be conducted live through the use of the Google Meet platform. Those interested in attending the bid opening may do so virtually by utilizing the link below or by calling the phone number provided:

         Meeting ID

         meet.google.com/qqu-rtbr-mnw

       Phone Numbers

          (‪US)‪+1 262-457-9795

            PIN: ‪280 438 182#

  RFB 22018B Bid Documents

22018B Addendum 1

Attachment B - Responsible Contractor Form

Classroom Amplification Installation Projects - 22017B 

 Bids due by 3:00 p.m. Local Time (LT) on Thursday, February 17, 2022.

 By order of the School Board of Anoka-Hennepin School District, sealed Bids for Classroom Amplification Installation Projects will be received in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Anoka-Hennepin School District until 3:00 p.m. LT, on February 17, 2022 at the District Purchasing Department, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. Hand delivered bids must be checked in at the reception desk located at Entrance #1.

 The following project dates have been established:  Bids issued: Thursday, January 20, 2022. Closing date for vendor questions is Thursday, February 3, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. LT, Addendum to Vendor questions issued by Tuesday, February 8, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. LT. Bid opening is Thursday, February 17, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. LT.

RFB 22017B Bid Documents

Request for Proposal

22013P Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure

Request for Proposals 22013P– Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure

Proposals due by 2:00 p.m. Local Time (LT) on Friday, February 4^th, 2022

The Anoka-Hennepin School District is requesting proposals for the Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure, as indicated in the Proposal Documents.

By order of the School Board of Anoka-Hennepin School District, sealed proposals for Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure be received in accordance with the specifications prepared by the Anoka-Hennepin School District until 2:00 p.m. LT, on Friday, February 4^th, 2022 at the District Purchasing Department, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, MN 55303. Hand delivered proposal must be checked in at the reception desk located at Entrance #1.

The following project dates have been established:  Proposals issued Thursday, January 6, 2021. Closing date for vendor questions is Monday, January 17, 2022 by 4:00 p.m. LT, Addendum to vendor questions issued by Friday, January 21, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. LT, Proposal opening is Friday, February 4^th, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. LT.

The documents are attached below:

 22013P Wired and Wireless Network Infrastructure

22013P Addendum 1

COMING SOON: 2021-22 STUDENT BUILT HOUSE

The Anoka-Hennpin School District will be auctioning off the student built house in Spring of 2022. Stay tuned for progress updates and auction details.

21-22 House Floor Plan

The Anoka-Hennepin School District recycles supplies and equipment by accepting items that are no longer being used in a school or department and making them available to other district sites. If an item cannot be used within the district, it will be offered to the public through Public Surplus, an online auction service. The sale or disposal of items purchased with school district funds must be done in cooperation with the Manager of Purchasing, in accordance with Minnesota law. This includes, but is not limited to, equipment, furniture, and classroom furnishings. Please contact the Anoka-Hennepin Purchasing Department at 763-506-1300 if you have any questions.

Auctions can be viewed and bid on by visiting PublicSurplus.com

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS WILL BE MADE PART OF THE PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT, AND VENDOR BY ACCEPTANCE OF AN ORDER AGREES THERETO: 

• The District will not be liable for goods furnished without a valid purchase order signed by the Purchasing Manager.
• Detailed invoices must be mailed directly to the Purchasing Department at the Educational Service Center, 2727 North Ferry Street, Anoka, Minnesota, 55303 or emailed to PurchAP@ahschools.us.
• All correspondence, including but not limited to: shipping labels, invoices, and packing lists must clearly indicate the purchase order number.
• No alternation of any of the terms, conditions, delivery, price, quantities, or specifications of this order will be effective without prior written consent of the Purchasing department – or a revised purchase order.
• Attached lists of materials, specifications, or drawings shall form part of this purchase order where references is made thereto.
• Discount period begins upon receipt of invoice, date product is received, or date any applicable discrepancy is resolved, whichever is later. Non-discountable invoices will be paid thirty five (35) days after receipt of invoice, completed delivery of the goods or services or the satisfactory installation, assembly or specified portion thereof, or the receipt of the invoice for the delivery of the goods or services, whichever is later (MN Statute 471.425).
• Vendor must supply right to know information appropriate to this order for OSHA compliance and that any shipment of hazardous materials shall comply with all federal and state regulations and be accompanied by a current material safety data sheet (MSDS).
• The District is exempt from Minnesota State sales tax. Exemption certificate will be furnished upon request.
• By accepting this purchase order you comply that you are neither suspended nor debarred from doing business with the Federal Government.
• If the vendor is unable to fulfill the purchase order under the terms and conditions of this purchase order, the District reserves the right to cancel the order in part or whole and purchase the merchandise on the open market.
• All items and services provided by the vendor must comply in quality, type of materials and methods of manufacture with all applicable local, state and federal laws pertaining thereof.
• All products delivered will be in class "A" quality, with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The District will not be responsible for any costs related to the delivery of unacceptable or defective items. Should the merchandise be delivered in an unacceptable condition, the District requires the Vendor to provide a return authorization and replacement for the merchandise, in a timely manner.
• The Vendor warrants that the merchandise will conform to the District's description and any applicable specifications shall be of good merchantable quality, free from any defects and fit for the known purpose for which it is sold. This warranty is in addition to any standard warranty or service guarantee given by the Vendor to the District or any warranty provided by law.
• All merchandise shall be delivered to the District warehouse (unless otherwise indicated on the Purchase Order), during business hours, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Local Time, Monday through Friday, excluding District holidays. Merchandise delivered in packages, cartons or crates are accepted only with the guarantee that upon the removal from such packaging, they are found in first class condition without any defect or they must be removed and replaced without additional charge to the District.
• The vendor agrees to indemnify the District and hold it harmless from and against all liability, loss and expense (including legal fees) for all damages and/or bodily injuries (including death) resulting from the actions, errors, omissions or negligence of the Seller, its directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors or subcontractors, including, but not limited to, any defect in material, any defect in services, workmanship, design of any goods furnished, patent and/or copyright infringements or violations, and/or failure to follow or abide by any and all governing laws, ordinances, codes and regulations.
• Non-appropriation, the District reasonably believes that budgeted funds will be obtained sufficient to make all payments. Continuation of any agreements beyond June 30th of any year is contingent upon appropriation of budgeted funds for payment of that contract.  In the event that adequate funds are not so appropriated, the District shall notify the vendor as soon as possible prior to the necessary cancellation and no penalty in any form shall be levied against the District because cancellation of any part or all of the equipment required by failure of appropriation.

July 27, 2021