Format of Proposals and Submission. A Request for Proposals (RFP) from the Minnesota Department of Commerce is a formal invitation to potential contractors or grantees to submit a proposal.The State's proposed contract templates are set forth in Appendix III (contract) and Appendix IV. (subcontractor participation agreement). A listing of requests for proposals (RFPs) from League of Minnesota Cities member cities seeking expertise and services from vendors. Under Minnesota law, proposals are private or nonpublic until the proposals are opened on the proposal due date. 2.1 Procurement Overview and Goals. The Minnesota State Retirement System ("MSRS" or "State") requests proposals for a professional public.