MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018607
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Jeeneng Vang jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us (651) 259-5521
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About this opportunity
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for wild rice seeds through RFB SWIFT Event No. 2-18607, with responses due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time. The solicitation includes preference provisions for targeted group businesses (minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, veteran-owned) and economically disadvantaged businesses, each receiving points equal to a percentage of total available points under Minnesota's Small Business Procurement Program.
The scope is between 30 and 4,500 pounds of hand-harvested, unprocessed wild rice from Mallard Lake in Aitkin County (DNR lake ID 01-0149-00), harvested during the 2026 wild rice harvesting season. Rice must be mature and free from excessive stems, empty hulls, or non-rice material. All deliveries are required by September 9, 2026, with delivery to the Aitkin DNR office. The contractor must contact DNR within two days of award to discuss harvest timeline and storage method (dry or wet), with delivery required within three days for dry-stored rice or ten days for wet-stored rice. If purchasing rice from other harvesters, the contractor must possess a current DNR Wild Rice Dealer's License.
The estimated contract value ranges from $10,000 to $30,000 for one year. The contract runs from September 1, 2026 (or upon execution) through December 31, 2026, with an option to extend for up to one additional year in increments determined by the State. Pricing must be submitted as unit price (per pound) in SWIFT, with all prices FOB Destination prepaid and freight included. Payment is based on pounds of dry rice; wet rice weight converts to dry weight by dividing by 1.2. The State will pay within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice. All prices are firm for the initial contract term and must include permits, licenses, registrations, and proper material disposal. Offers remain firm for 90 days following submission. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM Central Time and must be submitted to Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us; responses will be provided via addendum.
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 Wild Rice Seeds for Department of Natural Resource Fish and Wildlife Division. The Contractor(s) must be able to provide Wild Rice Seeds 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 August 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sample_Contract_18607.pdf | ||
| MN_DNR_Wild_Rice_Seed_Purchase.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Content_18607.pdf | ||
| Solicitation_Attachment_18607.pdf |
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