2026-727_Goat_Herd_Detail_Form.pdf

This is a Herd Detail Form for solicitation 2026-727, issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for goat grazing services at Sakatah Lake State Park in Le Sueur County, Waterville. The project seeks prescribed rotational goat grazing to browse woody brush in a historically oak-dominated dry-mesic hardwood forest, with the goal of managing woodland conversion to ash-dominated mesic forests. Contractors must submit detailed information regarding their goat herds, including breed type (Boer, Boer-cross, Spanish, Savanna, Kiko, or other meat goat breeds), approximate number of goats, and approximate average age of animals. Prospective bidders are encouraged to arrange site visits prior to submission by contacting Project Supervisor Neil Slifka at (507) 414-6196 or neil.slifka@state.mn.us. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, with failure to respond to the latest event version resulting in bid rejection. The form requires contractor signature and acknowledgment that falsification of any facts constitutes grounds for contract forfeiture.

The unit price bid must include all costs associated with labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all other expenses necessary for project completion. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous. Award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms and conditions. Any changes or additions to the listed herd require submission of an updated form to the Project Supervisor and must comply with all required specifications outlined in Exhibit E: Project Specifications. Contractors needing assistance with registration or response submission may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.