Furnish_and_Deliver_Peat_to_Akeley,_MN_(DNR).pdf
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- Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR)
- Solicitation number
- 2000017811
- Issued by
- Aitkin County, Minnesota
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This is an Addendum 1 to a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Administration on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The document solicits proposals to furnish and deliver 5,937 yards of peat to the DNR State Forest Nursery in Akeley, Minnesota. This is a one-time buy with a delivery window between April 1, 2026, and June 1, 2026. The RFP response period runs from December 31, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. through January 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; non-electronic and email submissions will not be accepted. The deadline for submitting written questions is January 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, directed to Molly Gunderson at molly.gunderson@state.mn.us. All questions received by the deadline will be responded to via addendum. Vendors requiring technical assistance with SWIFT registration or system navigation may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1.
Responders must submit the unit price for peat and include all required attachments, including the Responder Declaration, any Exceptions to the State's Terms and Conditions, Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page, and Additional Information documentation. The RFP includes a Diversity and Inclusion question inquiring whether the bidder's company is based in Minnesota and meets small business size standards, or qualifies as a minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, or veteran-owned business, or is located in an economically disadvantaged county. Eligible small businesses meeting these criteria may qualify for certification in Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program. The document does not specify reserve pricing, freight terms, or final contract award dates.
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| Event_17811_Addendum_1.pdf | ||
| Event_17811_RFP_Attachments.pdf | ||
| Event_17811_RFP_Content.pdf | ||
| Event_17811_Sample_Contract_and_Exhibits.pdf |
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Event Description ADDENDUM 1: The purpose of this addendum is to respond to questions received by the deadline stated in the solicitation.
THIS IS A FORMAL EVENT/REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Non-electronic and email responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
The response must be submitted through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Event.
PURPOSE. The Department of Administration, on behalf of the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requests proposals to Furnish and Deliver Peat to the DNR State Forest Nursery in Akeley, MN between April 1, 2026 and June 1, 2026. This is a One-Time Buy.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is January 7, 2026, at 3:00 pm, Central Time.
Questions must be submitted in writing to Molly Gunderson at molly.gunderson@state.mn.us. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum.
SWIFT HELP DESK: Responders needing help with registration or assistance navigating the SWIFT system may contact the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk at 651.201.8100 Option 1.
General Comments
- Review the following documents prior to submitting a response:
1. Event Details
2. RFP Content
3. RFP Attachments
4. Sample Contract and Exhibits
An additional information document is used during this event. Responders should complete and submit the additional information document attached to this event.
Complete and upload with your response all applicable Attachments, Including:
1. Responder Declaration (Attachment A of the RFP Attachments)
2. Exceptions to the State’s Terms and Conditions, if any (Attachment B of the RFP Attachments)
3. Responder Forms, Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page (Attachment D of the RFP Attachments)
4. Additional Information (Attachment E of the RFP 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, Event Details
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
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 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.
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)
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Question Response
Yes
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 5937 UOM: YARD Bid Qty: 5937
Reserve Price: No
Description: Peat
Question Response What is the price per unit?
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 5937 UOM: YARD Description: Peat
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: ADMIN OSP EVENTS
ADMIN OSP EVENTS
United States
Quantity: 5937 Due Date: 01/26/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171
Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000017811 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 2 Event Name Furnish and Deliver Peat to Akeley, MN (DNR) Start Time Finish Time 12/31/2025 12:00:00 01/15/2026 15:00:00
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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