Prescribed_Goat_Grazing_Services_for_MDMA.pdf
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- Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA
- Solicitation number
- 2000018533
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs for prescribed rotational goat grazing services at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). The RFP seeks a contractor to provide native plant restoration services that will treat invasive vegetation and restore oak savannah habitat functionality within the facility. Attendance at a mandatory pre-proposal site visit on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time is required for all responders, with registration deadline of 3:00 p.m. Central Time on August 27, 2026, by emailing brian.mulhern@state.mn.us. The question and answer period closes at 3:00 p.m. Central Time on September 1, 2026. The contract term is anticipated to run from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with an option to extend up to an additional 28 months in increments determined by the State. All proposals must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the event due date and time, with late responses not accepted.
The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $20,000 to $25,000; however, this figure is neither a minimum nor maximum obligation. The State acknowledges that all quantities shown in the solicitation are estimated only and impose no obligation on the State regarding minimum or maximum amounts. Responders must submit all requested documentation as part of their proposal response. Questions regarding the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal should be directed to the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100, selecting Option 1 twice.
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Event Description ***THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted.
PURPOSE: The purpose for this Solicitation (RFP) is to receive responses and award contract(s) with a Contractor to provide prescribed rotational goat grazing services for the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). The native plant restoration services must treat invasive vegetation and aid restoration of a functional oak savannah habitat within AHATS.
CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $20,000 to $25,000. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum.
CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with the option to extend up to an additional 28 months in increments determined by the State.
PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A pre-proposal site visit will take place on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT.
Attendance is mandatory. Responders must attend a pre-proposal site visit prior to submitting their response.
Please register by emailing brian.mulhern@state.mn.us at least by 3:00 PM, Central Time, August 27, 2026 to receive additional site visitation details.
QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to brian.mulhern@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, September 1, 2026.
For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1.
Responders need to submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents:
1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations
2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions
3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page
4. Attachment E: Additional Information
5. Attachment F: Responder Narrative
6. Exhibit D: Price Schedule
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
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 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.
• 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.
Submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents:
1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations
2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions
3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page
4. Attachment E: Additional Information
5. Attachment F: Responder Narrative A. Service Project Work Plan and Qualifications and Experience
6. Exhibit D: Price Schedule A. Exhibit D, Supplement 1 (Sample Quote and Invoice)
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)
Failure to submit the Attachment F: Responder Narrative or the Exhibit D:
Price Schedule, for example, may result in rejection of the response.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Response Comments
Responder has a minimum of one (1) year experience proving similar services as specified in this RFP? Failure to meet a minimum of one year experience may result in rejection of the response.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 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: Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
Question Response Responder must submit a completed Exhibit D:
Price Schedule to share a pricing proposal.
Responder may enter $.01 here. This price entered on line 1 within SWIFT will not be evaluated.
Failure to submit an Exhibit D: Price Schedule will result in rejection of the response.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 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: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 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: Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for Minnesota Department of Military Affairs
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: 08/29/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 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: Mulhern,Brian Christopher Phone: 651/201-2449 Fax #:
Email: Brian.Mulhern@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018533 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA Start Time Finish Time
08/10/2026 08:00:00 CDT 09/07/2026 15:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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