DNR_2026-818_Goat_Grazing_at_three_State_Parks.pdf
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- DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks
- Solicitation number
- 2000018186
- Issued by
- Wadena County, Minnesota
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This is a solicitation document issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for prescribed rotational goat grazing services across three state parks. The project encompasses Whitewater State Park (51 acres in Winona County), Frontenac State Park (54 acres in Goodhue County), and Lake Louise State Park (43 acres in Mower County). Bidders may submit proposals for one, some, or all three bid groups. The objective is to reduce woody shrub density in oak woodland and bluff prairie communities through targeted removal of vegetation including buckthorn, prickly ash, honeysuckle, sumac, dogwood, and ninebark. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal with a solicitation window of April 1, 2026 to April 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM. Project completion is due by October 31, 2026. The scope of work includes all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for execution.
Pricing must be submitted using the attached Excel Price Schedule and include all costs associated with project completion, including sales tax and use tax. Unit prices must be shown for each item, and respondents may quote all or none but must specify their bid approach. Awards will be made by bid group to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping, or by total as deemed most advantageous. Vendors must provide proof of insurance if awarded, acknowledge compliance with all responder declarations and special terms, and confirm ability to meet service dates. Minnesota Resident Vendor status is available and may be considered for tied bids. Three required attachments must be uploaded: a completed Price Schedule, Animal Welfare Certification, and Goat Herd Detail Form. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| 2026-818_Goat_Grazing_White_Water_Frontenac_Lake_Louise_SP.pdf | ||
| 2026-818_Goat_Herd_Detail_Form.pdf | ||
| 2026-818_Animal_Welfare_Certification.pdf | ||
| 2026-818_Price_Schedule1.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet |
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Event Description 2026-818 Goat Grazing at White Water, Frontenac and Lake Louise State Parks.
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for prescribed rotational goat grazing within three (3) state parks located in Winona, Goodhue and Mower Counties. Bidders may bid on one, some or all bid groups.
Bid Group 1: There are fifty-one (51) acres in Whitewater State Park in Winona County. The goal for this area is to reduce the density of woody shrubs in oak woodland communities. The primary vegetation targeted for removal includes buckthorn, prickly ash, honeysuckle, sumac, and ninebark.
Bid Group 2: There are fifty-four (54) acres in Frontenac State Park in Goodhue County. The goal for this area is to reduce the density of woody shrubs in bluff prairie and oak woodland communities. The primary vegetation targeted for removal includes buckthorn, prickly ash, honeysuckle, dogwood, sumac, and ninebark.
Bid Group 3: There are forty-three (43 acres) in Lake Louise State Park in Mower County. The goal of the project is to reduce the density of woody shrubs in oak woodland communities. The primary vegetation targeted for removal includes buckthorn, prickly ash, and honeysuckle.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection.
Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event.
Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project.
Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made by Bid Group total, to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions for each Bid Group. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State.
Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been ‘accepted’. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you’re having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 – Option No. 1
The responder may quote one, some or all, but unit prices for each item must be shown. The responder must specify if quoting “all or none.”
A Price Schedule in Excel (.xlsx) is attached to the Comments and Attachments of the Event. You must ‘download’ and save the Excel® Price Schedule to your desktop before you can begin filling in your offer and complete the Price Schedule. You must ‘upload/attach’ the completed Price Schedule Failure to do so will /may result in bid rejection.
You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field.
Responses will only be accepted on the Price Schedule included with the Event. The completed Price Schedule should be uploaded in either a Microsoft Excel® 97-2003 Worksheet (.xls), or Microsoft Excel® 2010 Worksheet (.xlsx). The Price Schedule document may also be downloaded, completed and uploaded in a .pdf format. The State reserves the right to reject Price Schedules submitted in any other formats. Other Excel® file
Event Details
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
extensions that MAY be compatible are: .xlsm, .xlt, .xltm, and .xlw.
General Comments
- Bid Specifications and Terms
- Price Schedule
- Animal Welfare Certification
- Goat Herd Detail Form
General Questions Question Response
GENERAL TERMS
Do you acknowledge and certify compliance with all Responder Declarations stated in Section 1 of the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Response Comments
SPECIAL TERMS:
Do you accept all the Special Terms and Conditions stated in the Event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
SPECIFICATIONS:
Can you meet the specifications called for in the event?
Exceptions detailed in other locations within the response will not be considered.
WARNING: Any exceptions taken may be cause for rejection of your response or portions thereof.
Yes
Response Comments
CONTRACT OBLIGATION:
Name, Title, e-mail and Phone number of individual authorized to contractually obligate company.
Response Comments
PREPARED BY:
Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
AUTHORIZED TO SUBMIT:
By selecting the Yes button, you are officially approving the document and indicating you are authorized to submit this document on behalf of your entity or organization.
Yes
Response Comments
VENDOR CONTACT:
Enter the name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address of your contact person during the project.
Response Comments
Can you meet the service dates as stated in the solicitation?
Yes
Response Comments
STATE OF MINNESOTA RESIDENT VENDOR
In accordance with Laws of Minnesota 2013, Chapter 142, Article 3, Section 16, amending Minn. Stat. § 16C.02, subd. 13, a “Resident Vendor” means a person, firm, or
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No corporation that:
(1) is authorized to conduct business in the state of Minnesota on the date a solicitation for a contract is first advertised or announced. It includes a foreign corporation duly authorized to engage in business in Minnesota;
(2) has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in this state during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid or proposal for which any preference is sought;
(3) has a business address in the state; and
(4) has affirmatively claimed that status in the bid or proposal submission.
To receive recognition as a Minnesota Resident Vendor ( “Resident Vendor”), your company must meet each element of the statutory definition above by the solicitation opening date and time.
Resident Vendor status may be considered for purposes of resolving tied low bids or the application of a reciprocal preference.
Are you claiming Resident status?
BY ANSWERING ‘’YES’’ TO THIS QUESTION, YOU ARE
CERTIFYING YOUR COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS SET
FORTH HEREIN AND CLAIMING RESIDENT VENDOR STATUS IN
YOUR BID OR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION
Yes
Response Comments
ORGANIZATION LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
Select the appropriate legal description of your business organization. Select One
Options: Independent Contractor Sole Proprietor Corporation Incorporated
LLC
Other-Please Specify
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Question Response
INSURANCE:
If awarded, will you provide proof of insurance as detailed in the event?
Yes
Response Comments
PROMPT PAY:
What prompt pay discounts will you offer? If Other, then specify the terms in the comments section. Select All That Apply
Options: 1% in 30 2% in 30 3% in 30 1% in 10, Net 30 2% in 10, Net 30 3% in 10, Net 30 5% in 10, Net 30 1% in 15, Net 30 2% in 15, Net 30 3% in 15, Net 30 1% in 20, Net 30 2% in 20, Net 30 3% in 20, Net 30 Net 30 Other None
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
SUBCONTRACTORS:
Will you be subcontracting any of the services called for? If yes, provide the name, address, phone and fax number and what services the subcontractor(s) will provide, for each proposed subcontractor.
No
Response Comments
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/co unties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/. You can also contact the Office
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Yes
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Price Schedule Animal Welfare Certification Goat Herd Detail Form
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments?
(Yes / No)
Yes
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 1
Reserve Price: No
Description: Line Item Price Schedule
Question Response Responders must download, complete and upload the attached Price Schedule found in the Comments and Attachments
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: DOLLAR Description: Line Item Price Schedule
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR PAT WHITEWATER STATE PARK
19041 HWY 74
ALTURA MN 55910-4180
United States
Quantity: 1 Due Date: 10/31/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Lee,Cindy Gail Phone: 651/259-5509
Email: Cindy.Lee@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018186 Sell RFx 13 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR 2026-818 Goat Grazing at three State Parks Start Time Finish Time 04/01/2026 16:30:00 04/17/2026 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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