Minnesota’s Forest Products Industry at a Glance

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting proposals to update "Minnesota's Forest Products Industry at a Glance" report with calendar year 2024 data, with proposals due September 22, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time through the SWIFT Supplier Portal. A 12% preference applies to certified Targeted Group Businesses, Economically Disadvantaged Businesses, and veteran-owned small businesses.

The scope is a single one-page deliverable updating the existing report template with 2024 economic data from the Census Annual Survey of Manufactures, Census Nonemployer Statistics, and Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages. The vendor must independently source external 2024 economic data, perform calculations using internal DNR worksheets provided by the State, and analyze direct and indirect economic effects and employment impacts for forest products industry sectors including pulp, paper, oriented strand board, lumber, millwork, and specialty products. The final report must maintain the exact layout, formatting, and branding of the CY2023 example. The completed report must be delivered to DNR OMB Purchasing in St. Paul by September 27, 2026.

Evaluation criteria are qualifications (40%), approach to project (30%), and cost (30%). Cost proposals must detail all deliverables with corresponding hours and hourly rates, including travel, direct and indirect costs, and fees. Desired qualifications include knowledge of economic data collection and analysis for industrial sectors.

All services must be performed within the United States. Contracts exceeding $50,000 require E-Verify certification and workers' compensation insurance. The State retains intellectual property ownership. Standard Minnesota Government Data Practices Act compliance applies. The primary contact is Charles Thomas Schuman, Minnesota DNR, 218/328-8951 or Charles.Schuman@state.mn.us. Event ID is R2901-2000018660. Addendum #1 addresses vendor questions and clarifies scope boundaries.