Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for MDMA
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 2000018533
- State
- Minnesota
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Point of contact
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- Brian Mulhern brian.mulhern@state.mn.us (651) 201-2449
Updated .
About this opportunity
The Minnesota Department of Military Affairs is requesting proposals for prescribed rotational goat grazing services at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) under RFP 18533, with proposals due September 7, 2026, and mandatory pre-proposal site visit attendance required on August 31, 2026.
The scope covers approximately 40 acres of oak woodlands across five treatment areas, with two grazing events per site annually over the contract term. The contractor will use rotational goat grazing to control invasive woody vegetation, particularly buckthorn, while restoring functional oak savannah habitat. The contractor must maintain a minimum of one year of prescribed grazing services experience, provide detailed monthly grazing activity records for adaptive management, comply with specified goat breed and fencing requirements, and supply water and remove equipment at season's end. Commercial General Liability Insurance of $2 million per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance of $2 million combined single limit, and Workers' Compensation Insurance are required.
The estimated annual contract value is $20,000 to $25,000; however, this figure imposes no minimum or maximum obligation on the State, and all quantities are estimated only. The contract term runs from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with an option to extend up to an additional 28 months in increments determined by the State. Pricing is FOB Destination, prepaid and allowed, with all costs including permits, licenses, insurance, equipment, and materials included in the quoted price. The State pays within 30 days of receipt of an undisputed invoice.
All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; fax submissions and late responses will not be accepted. Pre-proposal site visit registration is required by 3:00 p.m. Central Time on August 27, 2026, by email to brian.mulhern@state.mn.us. The question and answer period closes at 3:00 p.m. Central Time on September 1, 2026. For SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal support, contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100, Option 1 twice.
Opportunity text
***THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP). Fax responses and non-electronic responses will NOT be accepted. All responses must be submitted on-line through the SWIFT Supplier Portal before the Event Due Date and Time. Late responses will not be accepted. PURPOSE: The purpose for this Solicitation (RFP) is to receive responses and award contract(s) with a Contractor to provide prescribed rotational goat grazing services for the Minnesota Department of Military Affairs at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS). The native plant restoration services must treat invasive vegetation and aid restoration of a functional oak savannah habitat within AHATS. CONTRACT VALUE: The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is $20,000 to $25,000. However, this shall not be construed as either the minimum or maximum amount. It shall also be understood and accepted by the responder that any quantities shown in this solicitation are estimated quantities only and impose no obligation upon the State either minimum or maximum. CONTRACT PERIOD: The term of this contract is anticipated to be from October 1, 2026, through May 31, 2029, with the option to extend up to an additional 28 months in increments determined by the State. PRE-PROPOSAL MEETING: A pre-proposal site visit will take place on August 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. CT. Attendance is mandatory. Responders must attend a pre-proposal site visit prior to submitting their response. Please register by emailing brian.mulhern@state.mn.us at least by 3:00 PM, Central Time, August 27, 2026 to receive additional site visitation details. QUESTION AND ANSWER PERIOD: Questions should be emailed to brian.mulhern@state.mn.us by 3:00 PM Central Time, September 1, 2026. For questions about the SWIFT Vendor Supplier Portal, please contact the Vendor Help Desk at 651-201-8100 Option 1, and then Option 1. Responders need to submit all requested documentation, including, but not limited to, the following documents: 1. Attachment A: Responder Declarations 2. Attachment B: Exceptions to State's Standard Terms and Conditions 3. Attachment D: Workforce and Equal Pay Declaration Page 4. Attachment E: Additional Information 5. Attachment F: Responder Narrative 6. Exhibit D: Price Schedule
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| rfp_attachments_18533_final.pdf | ||
| Prescribed_Goat_Grazing_Services_for_MDMA.pdf | ||
| RFP_SampleContractAndExhibits_18533_final.pdf | ||
| Exhibit_D_Price_Schedule_18533_final.xlsx | XLSX spreadsheet | |
| rfp_content_18533_final.pdf |
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