DNR RFB Jack Pine Cone Collection
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016982
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Patrick Dolensek pat.dolensek@state.mn.us (218) 328-8957
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting bids for a Jack Pine Cone Collection project in Hubbard County near Badoura for Calendar Year 2025. The procurement seeks a contractor to collect between 100-400 bushels of jack pine cones from designated harvest areas and deliver them to the Badoura State Forest Nursery by June 15, 2025. Each bushel is defined as two five-gallon buckets 80% full, equating to approximately 3,000 cones. Strict quality requirements mandate that cones must be full-sized, brown to gray, with closed scales, free of moss and insect damage, and with stems and needles removed. The bid event is open from April 10, 2025, at 2:15 PM to April 22, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with all responses required to be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. Evaluation criteria include compliance with specifications, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all terms and conditions. Contractors are strongly encouraged to inspect project sites before submitting bids and must follow detailed collection protocols, including specific vehicle use restrictions and site-specific waiver requirements.
The solicitation emphasizes diversity and inclusion, with the State of Minnesota committed to providing opportunities for businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and those with substantial physical disabilities. Bidders can claim Resident Vendor status and Veteran-Owned Small Business preferences. The DNR reserves the right to withdraw the contract offer due to insufficient funding or limit the number of bushels collected. Contractors must provide proof of insurance if awarded the contract and can potentially claim prompt payment discounts. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract includes comprehensive requirements for workforce certification, non-discrimination policies, and invasive species prevention protocols. The unit price must encompass all costs, including labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, and taxes. Though a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the maximum collection quantity is set at 400 bushels, with payment to be made based on the number of acceptable bushels delivered and approved by the contract supervisor.
Opportunity text
2025-792 Jack Pine Cone Collection CY2025 Hubbard County near Badoura The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for: The work covered under this solicitation shall consist of the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to: Perform the collection of jack pine cones for the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and deliver the cones to the Badoura State Forest Nursery, 13885 MN-64, Akeley, MN 56433. The delivery site is less than three miles from the harvest areas. All responses must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal. No e-mail or faxed responses will be accepted. Contractors needing help with registration and/or completing their response to this Event may contact the Contractor Assistance Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Failure to respond to latest event version may result in bid rejection. Please be aware that there are attachments to this event. The vendor is responsible for reviewing all attachments and complying with all requirements to this Event. DNR will be the determining factor if vendor meets specifications. All questions should be directed to the buyer listed in this event. Unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax and all else necessary for completion of the project. Direct Pay Permit 1114 does not apply to this project. Award--Item, Group, Total: Responses that do not comply with the solicitation will be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The State reserves the right to award items separately, by grouping items, or by total, whichever is deemed most advantageous to the State. You must enter a bid amount in the Your Unit Bid Price Field. Once you have completed and submitted your response, you will receive a system confirmation message that your response has been 'accepted'. Print and save the confirmation for your file. If you're having trouble submitting your response, call the Help Desk at 651-201-8100 - Option No. 1.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| DNR_RFB_Jack_Pine_Cone_Collection.pdf | ||
| 2025-792_Specifications.pdf |
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