Event Description 2026-727 Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park 2026

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for prescribed rotational goat grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park in Le Sueur County. The goal of the project is to browse all available woody brush in a historically oak-dominated dry-mesic hardwood forest. At present, portions of the project site have converted to more mesic, ash-dominated woodlands.

To arrange a site visit prior to the bid, contact Neil Slifka, Project Supervisor, (507) 414-6196 or neil.slifka@state.mn.us, 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.

You must enter a bid amount in each of the Bid Price Fields.

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 to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. 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.

General Comments

- Attachments

2026-727 Specifications 2026-727 Goat Herd Detail Form 2026-727 Animal Welfare Certification

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.

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 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.

Question Response

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

Response Comments

SPECIFICATIONS:

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:

Enter the name, title, email, and phone number of the individual authorized to contractually obligate

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No company.

Response Comments

PREPARED BY:

Enter the name, title, email, and phone number of the individual who prepared the response.

Response Comments

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

PROJECT CONTACT PERSON:

Enter the name, phone number and e-mail address of your contact person during the project.

Response Comments

SERVICE DATE REQUIREMENTS:

Can you meet the service dates as stated in the solicitation?

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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 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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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

Response Comments

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 One

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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

3% in 15, Net 30 1% in 20, Net 30 2% in 20, Net 30 3% in 20, Net 30 Net 30 Other None

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 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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No 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

ATTACHMENT:

Upload all required or requested attachments here.

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

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 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: Mobilization - Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

Question Response Provide your total flat rate cost which includes the mobilization of a minimum of 60 goats to the site.

Response Comments

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 3 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 3

Reserve Price: No

Description: Paddock Fee Installation and Maintenance - Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

Question Response What is your fee per paddock for installation and maintenance of the fencing?

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 8 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 122 UOM: DOLLAR Bid Qty: 122

Reserve Price: No

Description: Daily Grazing Rate - Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

Question Response Provide your daily grazing rate. Bid price includes watering, herd monitoring, incidentals and all associated costs necessary.

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 9 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 10 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 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: Mobilization -

Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

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 SAKATAH LAKE STATE PK

50499 SAKATAH LAKE SP RD

WATERVILLE MN 56096-4372

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 10/15/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 3 UOM: DOLLAR Description: Paddock Fee Installation and Maintenance -

Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

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 SAKATAH LAKE STATE PK

50499 SAKATAH LAKE SP RD

WATERVILLE MN 56096-4372

United States

Quantity: 3 Due Date: 10/15/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Line: 3 Item ID: Line Qty: 122 UOM: DOLLAR Description: Daily Grazing Rate -

Bid price must include all associated costs necessary to complete the project according to project specifications

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 11 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

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 SAKATAH LAKE STATE PK

50499 SAKATAH LAKE SP RD

WATERVILLE MN 56096-4372

United States

Quantity: 122 Due Date: 10/15/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 12 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 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: Barbara Swanson Phone: 651/259-5239

Email: barbara.swanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018090 Sell RFx 13 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR RFB Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park Start Time Finish Time 04/06/2026 08:00:00 04/20/2026 14:00:00

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No