MN DNR Foresrty Fertizer Purchase

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a formal Request for Bid (RFB) for a Forestry Fertilizer Purchase, specifically seeking three types of fertilizer to be delivered to the Badoura Nursery in Akeley, Minnesota. The procurement includes 240 50-pound bags of 19-19-19 Fertilizer with ESN Slow Release, 240 50-pound bags of Environmentally Smart Nitrogen, and 80 50-pound bags of Ammonium Sulfate fertilizer. The solicitation, identified as SWIFT Event #2000016853, requires vendors to submit their responses through the Supplier Portal by March 19, 2025, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Potential bidders must submit any questions in writing to Jeeneng Vang by the specified deadline, with responses to be provided via addendum. The contract period is set from March 30, 2025, to June 30, 2025, with a potential one-year extension, and the required delivery date is March 24, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on compliance with specifications, pricing, and the ability to meet delivery requirements.

The solicitation emphasizes Minnesota's commitment to diversity and inclusion, offering preferences for targeted group businesses, including those owned by minorities, women, veterans, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. Vendors can receive up to 12% preference points for qualifying certifications, with the preference applying to the first $2,000,000 of the bid. The state has specific environmental preferences, seeking to purchase recycled materials when feasible and pricing is within 10% of non-recycled alternatives. Bidders must comply with new multi-factor authentication requirements when accessing the Supplier Portal and adhere to restrictions on prohibited substances, including compliance with Amara's Law regarding PFAS-containing products. The estimated total contract value is approximately $15,000 for the period from March 2025 to June 2025. Vendors must provide detailed specifications and pricing through the SWIFT system, with all response-related costs to be borne by the respondents. Payment terms are set at Net 30 days, with invoices requiring specific documentation including customer name, state contract number, item description, quantity, list price, contract discount, and final price.