DNR_RFP_EVALUATING_DIETS_OF_LOWER_TROPHIC_FISHES.pdf

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DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES
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2000015367
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Brown County, Minnesota

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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for a project to evaluate the diets of lower trophic fishes in the Minnesota River. The goal is to characterize the diet composition of Bigmouth Buffalo, Emerald Shiner, Gizzard Shad, and Spotfin Shiner, specifically determining the count and biomass or biovolume of various organisms in the foregut of sampled fish. The RFP is open from February 9, 2024 to March 26, 2024, and responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT eSupplier portal. The contract will be awarded to serve the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and Brown County.

The RFP does not specify pricing terms or set-asides. It indicates that there may be additional attachments that vendors are responsible for reviewing. The RFP also provides information about the State of Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program and encourages eligible vendors to pursue certification. No other details about funding, incumbents, or the current environment are provided.

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Event Description

ADDENDUM 2 HAS BEEN POSTED

ADDENDUM 1 HAS BEEN POSTED

The Department of Natural Resources requests proposals to evaluate diets of Lower Trophic Fishes in the Minnesota River. The goal of this project is to characterize the diet composition of Bigmouth Buffalo, Emerald Shiner, Gizzard Shad, and Spotfin Shiner. Specifically, we are interested in determining the count and biomass or biovolume of phytoplankton, rotifers, crustacean zooplankton, insects, detritus, and other organisms in the foregut (from the esophagus to the first bend in the digestive tract) of sampled fish.

General Comments

- ADDENDUM 2 HAS BEEN POSTED

ADDENDUM 1 HAS BEEN POSTED

See the attached RFP for additional information. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT eSupplier portal. No e-mail or faxes responses will be accepted.

Please be aware that there may be other attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible to review all attachments.

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:

• 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

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 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.

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.

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

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 14:00:00

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

Line Details

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: EACH Bid Qty: 1

Reserve Price: No

Description: Evaluating diets of Lower Trophic Fishes in the Minnesota River.

Comments:

- Attachment C - Cost Detail

Question Response What is the price per unit?

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 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: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 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: EACH Description: Evaluating diets of Lower Trophic Fishes in the Minnesota River.

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 OMB PURCHASING ST PAUL

500 LAFAYETTE RD

ST PAUL MN 55155-4010

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 03/09/2024 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 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: Hanson,Monica Lynn Phone: 507/233-1240

Email: monica.hanson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000015367 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name

DNR RFP EVALUATING DIETS OF LOWER TROPHIC FISHES

Start Time Finish Time 02/09/2024 08:00:00 03/26/2024 14:00:00

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

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