MN DNR Minnow Purchase
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018517
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdiction
- Point of contact
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- Jeeneng Vang jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us (651) 259-5521
Updated .
About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division is requesting bids for live fathead minnows via formal RFB with responses due July 29, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT in the Supplier Portal; questions are due July 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us.
The State seeks up to 800 gallons of live fathead minnows ranging from crappie to adult size for delivery to the New London Hatchery or Lake Tetonka Public Access location. Minnows are requested one week prior to expected delivery date. The contractor must provide all delivery costs on a FOB Destination basis with freight prepaid and included in quoted price; the State does not guarantee that all 800 gallons will be required and reserves the right to request additional quantities. All loads are subject to visual inspection for fish health and invasive species, with the DNR reserving the right to reject any load that fails inspection. The vendor must notify the DNR delivery contact prior to delivery with an estimated time of arrival.
The contract term runs August 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026, with an option for extension up to an additional one year in increments as determined by the State. Pricing must be quoted on a per-gallon maximum-price basis in United States currency with Net 30 payment terms; no sales tax applies. The contract is non-exclusive, does not guarantee minimum or maximum usage, and the State reserves the right to cancel with 30 days' written notice, with the contractor entitled to pro rata payment for satisfactorily performed work through termination.
The State inquires whether respondents meet small business size standards, are majority-owned by racial minorities, women, individuals with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, service-disabled veterans, or are located in economically disadvantaged counties. Submission issues may be escalated to the SWIFT Vendor Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1. Contact with State personnel other than the designated buyer may result in bid rejection.
Opportunity text
THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase Live Fathead Minnows for Department of Natural Resource Fish and Wildlife Division. The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Live Fathead Minnow for an order at a contracted rate to the location listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation. SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us no later than July 24, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response. IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation_Attachment_18517.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Content_18517.pdf | ||
| MN_DNR_Minnow_Purchase.pdf | ||
| Sample_Contract_18517.pdf | ||
| Addendum_1_18517.pdf |
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