DNR_LIVE_ADULT_BROOD_MINNOWS.pdf
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- DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
- Solicitation number
- 2000017113
- Issued by
- Lac Qui Parle County, Minnesota
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The document is a Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the State of Minnesota's Natural Resources Department for live adult brood fathead minnows. The solicitation seeks to purchase 540 gallons of live adult brood minnows, with delivery to the DNR FAW New London Hatchery located in New London, Minnesota. The bid event is open from May 2, 2025, at 5:00 PM to May 10, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with potential bidders required to submit questions by May 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT. Responses must be submitted through the Supplier Portal, and non-electronic or email responses will not be accepted.
The bid includes provisions for diversity and inclusion, with questions about whether the bidding business is based in Minnesota, considered a small business, or majority owned by a racial minority, woman, person with a substantial physical disability, veteran, or located in an economically disadvantaged county. Bidders are instructed to include delivery/shipping costs in their unit price, with no additional shipping to be paid if added to an invoice. The solicitation emphasizes that potential vendors must be registered as either a bidder or supplier to participate, and all required attachments (Attachments A to D) must be completed, signed, and re-attached with the bid documents.
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| File | Type | Posted |
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| Solicitation_Content_17113_Minnows.pdf | ||
| ATTACHMENTS_A_to_D.pdf | ||
| How_to_Bid_Instructions.pdf | ||
| Sample_Contract_17113_Minnows.pdf | ||
| Vendor_Registration_Instructions.pdf |
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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details.
The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase live adult brood minnows, exact specifications are in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract attachment.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide these items at a contracted rate to the location(s) listed in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any bid that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Denise Katchmark at denise.katchmark@state.mn.us no later than May 7, 2025, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum attached within this bid request. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed may result in rejection of the response.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFB Content (Solicitation Content)
2. RFB Attachments
3. RFB Sample Contract Responders must submit all attachments as requested. Please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.
General Comments
- VENDOR REGISTRATION OR ISSUES BIDDING: See the documents attached on "how to bid" and "vendor registration" for information.
Follow instructions to print, fill out, sign and re-attach the Attachments A to D in your bid documents
Add the cost for delivery/shipping in your line item unit price, no additional shipping will be paid if added to an invoice
General Questions Question Response
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:
Event Details
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 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.
• 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 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.
Print, fill out and reattach the ATTACHMENTS A-D with your bid.
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 540 UOM: GALLON Bid Qty: 540
Reserve Price: No
Description: Live Adult Brood Fathead Minnows, incl. delivery in your unit price
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 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
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 540 UOM: GALLON Description: Live Adult Brood Fathead Minnows, incl. delivery in your unit price
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 FAW NEW LONDON HATCHERY
1 OAK ST
NEW LONDON MN 56273-9473
United States
Quantity: 540 Due Date: 05/14/2025 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 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
Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Katchmark,Denise M.
Phone: 651/259-5547
Email: Denise.Katchmark@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000017113 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name
DNR LIVE ADULT BROOD MINNOWS
Start Time Finish Time 05/02/2025 17:00:00 05/10/2025 14:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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