MN_DNR_Wild_Rice_Seed_Purchase.pdf

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MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase
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2000016191
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Pennington County, Minnesota

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This document is a formal Request for Bid (RFB) issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) seeking to purchase 2,100 pounds of Wild Rice Seeds. The State is requesting that bids be submitted electronically through the Supplier Portal no later than September 5, 2024 at 9:55 AM CT. The awarded contractor(s) must be able to provide the Wild Rice Seeds and deliver them to the specified location in Glenwood, MN by September 10, 2024. Prospective bidders are required to review the RFB content, attachments, and sample contract prior to submitting their response.

The RFB does not specify a reserve price per pound for the Wild Rice Seeds. It also inquires about the bidder's business status in relation to the State's Small Business Procurement Program, but this is for informational purposes only and does not impact bid selection. No other pricing terms, set asides, funding sources, or other salient information is provided in the RFB document.

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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 2,100 pounds of Wild Rice Seeds delivered to Gleenwood, MN.

The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Wild Rice Seeds 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 September 5, 2024, 2:00 PM 9CT. 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 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

Event Details

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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.

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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.

No

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

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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

Line Details

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 2100 UOM: POUND Bid Qty: 2100

Reserve Price: No

Description: Wild Rice Seed

Question Response What is the price per pound for Wild Rice Seed?

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 2100 UOM: POUND Description: Wild Rice Seed

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 GLENWOOD

23070 N LAKESHORE DR

GLENWOOD MN 56334-9340

United States

Quantity: 2100 Due Date: 09/10/2024 Freight Terms:

Ship Via: Ground

Event Details (cont.)

PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Submit To: Natural Resources Department Contact: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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: Vang,Jeeneng Phone: 651/259-5521

Email: Jeeneng.Vang@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000016191 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase Start Time Finish Time 08/28/2024 09:55:00 09/05/2024 09:55:10

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

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