Furnish and Delivery of Peat and Peat Soil Mix-DNR
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000016269
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
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About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Administration, acting on behalf of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), is seeking proposals for the furnish and delivery of peat and peat/soil mix to the State Forest Nursery in Akeley, Minnesota. The procurement is a formal Request for Proposal (RFP) soliciting 1,000 yards of peat dirt and 2,000 yards of a 50-50 peat dirt/soil mix with specific product requirements, including precise pH levels and organic material content. Vendors must submit proposals electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal by September 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM Central Time, with questions accepted until September 23, 2024, at 3:00 PM. The contract term is anticipated to run from October 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024, with an option to extend for an additional year. Evaluation criteria will likely include product specifications, pricing, delivery capabilities, and overall best value to the state. Vendors must provide detailed product specifications, pricing information, and complete all required responder forms and declarations.
The state encourages participation from diverse business enterprises, including small businesses, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, and veteran-owned businesses. Preference points will be applied to certified targeted group, economically disadvantaged, and veteran-owned businesses during the evaluation process. The procurement is specifically focused on Hubbard County, Minnesota, with the delivery location set at 13885 State Highway 64, Akeley, MN 56433. The estimated total contract value ranges from $75,000 to $90,000 for the initial contract period, though the state makes no guarantee of minimum or maximum purchase amounts. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive product details, meet strict delivery requirements, and potentially negotiate contract terms. The state reserves the right to make single or multiple awards based on the most advantageous proposals and to request additional information during the evaluation process.
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 October 1, 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 23, 2024, 3:00PM 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.
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