Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018118

This opportunity seeks qualified vendors to conduct prairie vegetation sampling at the 2,700-acre Chippewa Prairie Patch-Burn-Graze Project near Appleton, Minnesota, for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Minnesota Biological Survey program. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) program - Contact: Felicia Barnes, EWR Contract Lead - Project Scope: - Comprehensive prairie vegetation sampling and analysis at the Chippewa Prairie Patch-Burn-Graze Project - Sampling of 50 permanent plots (25 pairs) across five grazing units - Fieldwork to include plant species identification, data collection, Visual Obstruction Readings, frequency and cover sampling, and submission of annotated data and pressed plant specimens - Field teams must include at least two highly skilled botanists (preferably four field workers) - Use of DNR-supplied equipment for data collection - Products/Services Requested: - Vegetation sampling services (single line item, quantity: 1) - No specific OEMs or commercial products required; focus is on professional ecological fieldwork and data analysis - Unique or Notable Requirements: - All work must comply with DNR specifications and protocols - Sampling must occur in consecutive weeks in late July to mid-August - Compliance with Minnesota's diversity and inclusion goals - Submission of all cost details as a separate attachment - Only one bid per bidder is allowed - Place of Performance: - Chippewa Prairie Patch-Burn-Graze Project, 3 miles south of Appleton, Minnesota - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; opportunity is open to all qualified ecological fieldwork providers.

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through its Minnesota Biological Survey (MBS) program is soliciting proposals from qualified individuals to conduct prairie vegetation sampling at the 2,700-acre Chippewa Prairie Patch-Burn-Graze Project near Appleton, Minnesota. The work supports DNR managers and ecologists in managing the prairie ecosystem. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 7, 2026. This is a sealed event allowing only one bid per bidder.