MN_DNR_New_London_Hatchery_Minnow_Purchase.pdf
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- MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase
- Solicitation number
- 2000018572
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a formal Request for Bid issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the purchase of live fathead minnows to support the Fish and Wildlife Division's operations at the New London Hatchery. The State is seeking to procure 1,400 gallons of live fathead minnows in crappie size to adult specification. Responses must be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal with a deadline of August 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. The bid period opened on August 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM CDT. Prospective bidders may submit written questions regarding the solicitation to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than August 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. The delivery date for the minnows is August 17, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the selected contractor(s) who will provide live fathead minnows at the contracted rate for delivery to the location specified in Exhibit C of the contract document.
Bidders are required to provide a price per gallon for the 1,400 gallons of live fathead minnows and must submit all required attachments, including a completed cost proposal, through the SWIFT system. The State reserves the right to use any contract resulting from this solicitation. Prospective bidders are encouraged to review the Request for Proposal content, attachments, and the sample contract prior to submission. Businesses meeting Minnesota's small business size standards and diversity criteria—including those that are majority-owned and operated by racial minorities, women, individuals with substantial physical disabilities, veterans or service-disabled veterans, or those located in economically disadvantaged counties—may be eligible for certification in the State's Small Business Procurement Program and should contact the Office of Equity in Procurement for additional information. Contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer, Jeeneng Vang (651-259-5521, Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us), may result in response rejection.
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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 Fathead Minnows for Department of Natural Resource Fish and Wildlife Division.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Live Fathead Minnow for an order at a contracted rate to the location listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than August 10, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above 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.
General Comments
* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. RFP Content
2. RFP Attachments
3. RFP Sample Contract Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.
General Questions Question Ideal 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/counties )
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.
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.
• 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.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
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)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1400 UOM: GALLON Bid Qty: 1400 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Live fathead minnows, crappie size to adult
Question Response What is the price per gallon?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1400 UOM: GALLON Description: Live fathead minnows, crappie size to adult
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:
Quantity: 1400 Due Date: 08/17/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
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.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521 Fax #:
Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018572 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR New London Hatchery Minnow Purchase Start Time Finish Time
08/05/2026 12:00:00 CDT 08/12/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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