Native_Seeds.pdf

Event Description 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 purpose of this solicitation is to receive responses and award a Contract to one or more Contractors to provide native seeds and native seed mixes for conservation, restoration, and other projects for State of Minnesota agencies and members of the State’s Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) program on an as needed basis.

The primary users will be the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), University of Minnesota (UM), Minnesota State [formerly Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MNSCU)], Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs) and members of the State’s Cooperative Purchasing Venture (CPV) program

CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is anticipated to run from November 2026 through October 2028, with the option to extend up to an additional 36 months in increments determined by the State.

SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is September 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT. 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 Contract Exhibits

An additional information document is used during this event. Responders should complete and submit the additional information document attached to this event.

A price schedule document is used during this event. Responders must fill out and submit the price schedule 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)

5. Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Attachment F of the RFP Attachments)

6. Exhibit D: Price Schedule

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 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.

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.

• 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.

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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

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

PREPARED BY:

Name, Title, e-mail, phone and fax numbers of individual who prepared the response.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Upload the Event Price Schedule as instructed. Note: This solicitation Event is utilizing a price schedule. However, the system still has a requirement when you submit your proposal to enter a dollar figure for the line item bid price. Enter in $0.01

Question Response This Event is utilizing a price schedule.

However, there is still a requirement when you submit your proposal to add a dollar figure for the line item bid price. Enter $0.01 into this field. This is a field in the system that we are unable to override and is also a field that will not be evaluated.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Description: Upload the Event Price Schedule as instructed. Note: This solicitation Event is utilizing a price schedule.

However, the system still has a requirement when you submit your proposal to enter a dollar figure for the line item bid price. Enter in $0.01

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: 1 Due Date: 09/21/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Molly Gunderson Phone: 651/201-3171 Fax #:

Email: molly.gunderson@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018634 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Native Seeds Start Time Finish Time

08/26/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/16/2026 15:00:00 CDT

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