Furnish and Delivery of Peat and Peat Soil Mix-DNR
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016224
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Administration, on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking proposals for the furnish and delivery of peat and peat/soil mix for the State Forest Nursery located in Akeley, Minnesota. The procurement specifically requests 1,000 yards of peat dirt and 2,000 yards of a 50-50 peat dirt/soil mix, with precise specifications regarding nutrient analysis, pH levels, and organic material content. Vendors must submit their proposals through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by September 16, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. Central Time, with all questions to be submitted in writing to Molly Gunderson by September 11, 2024. The contract term is anticipated to run from September 23, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with an option to extend for up to one additional year. Deliveries must be scheduled during the nursery's normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM) and must meet specific product quality requirements. Evaluation criteria will likely include compliance with technical specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and ability to meet the DNR's specific requirements.
The state encourages participation from small businesses, including those owned by racial minorities, women, persons with disabilities, veterans, or service-disabled veterans, and businesses located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors may be eligible for preferences through the State's Small Business Procurement Program and can claim veteran-owned business preferences by completing the appropriate forms. The estimated total contract value ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 for the initial contract period, with pricing to be submitted using the provided Price Schedule form. The procurement allows for the potential award to a single vendor or multiple vendors, depending on the responsiveness and capabilities of the proposals received. Responders must complete and submit several attachments, including a Responder Declaration, potential exceptions to terms and conditions, Veteran-Owned Preference Form, and Workforce and Equal Pay Certificate. Businesses interested in participating must be registered in the SWIFT Supplier Portal and can receive assistance from the Vendor Assistance Helpdesk if needed.
Opportunity text
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 Department of Administration, on behalf of The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), requests proposals to furnish and deliver peat and peat/soil mix for the State Forest Nursery located at 13885 State Highway 64, Akeley, MN 56433. CONTRACT TERM: The term of this contract is anticipated to run from September 23, 2024, thru December 31, 2024, with the option to extend up to an additional (1) year, in increments determined by the State. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS: The deadline for submitting questions is September 11, 2024, Central Time. 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. Comments and Attachments: 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. 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, including the Veteran-Owned Preference Form (if applicable) Workforce and Equal Pay Certificate (if applicable) (Attachment D of the RFP Attachments) 4. Additional Information (Attachment E of the RFP Attachments)
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