Addendum_1_18517.pdf

This is Addendum No. 1 to a formal Request for Bid issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of live fathead minnows. The addendum, dated July 24, 2026, revises the original solicitation requirements by deleting sections 2.5 and 3.2 from Exhibit C of the Sample Contract. These deleted sections previously required vendors to provide notification to the DNR delivery contact prior to delivery at the New London Hatchery with an estimated time of arrival. The original solicitation deadline of July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM remains in effect, and all responders must acknowledge receipt of this addendum by submitting their response through SWIFT Event No. 2000018517 (Version 1 or more recent) by the due date and time. Except for the modifications outlined in this addendum, all original terms and conditions of the solicitation retain full force and effect.

The deletion of the pre-delivery notification requirement represents a substantive change to the contractor's obligations under the contract. By removing these notification provisions, the State has eliminated the mandatory communication requirement that vendors previously needed to fulfill prior to delivering minnows to the specified location. This modification streamlines the delivery process and reduces administrative coordination requirements between the contractor and the DNR, though vendors should refer to the complete solicitation document to understand any remaining delivery and inspection protocols that remain in effect.