Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018136

Common Tern Monitoring Services at Lake of the Woods for Minnesota DNR

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Ecological and Water Resources, seeks a qualified contractor to monitor Common Tern nesting activities at Lake of the Woods, with a focus on Techout Island near the NW Angle. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Ecological and Water Resources - Contact: Felicia Barnes, EWR Contract Lead - Products/Services Requested: - Common Tern Monitoring Services (1 unit) - Install, maintain, and monitor a string grid for Common Tern nest sites at Techout Island and other historic sites on Lake of the Woods - Conduct weekly surveys of tern nests, eggs, and young - Monitor and control ring-billed gulls and vegetation as needed - Install and monitor game cameras - Remove entangled birds and deconstruct string grid after nesting season - Provide a final report with observations, photographs, and recommendations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must have at least 5 field seasons of experience with Common Terns and experience erecting string grids - Final report due by October 31, 2026; possible extension for 2027 season based on funding - All proposals must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Emphasis on diversity and inclusion; small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to participate - Compliance with new multi-factor authentication (MFA) for portal access - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking proposals for monitoring avian nesting activities, specifically focusing on Common Tern colonies on Lake of the Woods. The project involves installing, maintaining, and monitoring a string grid for a Common Tern nest site at Techout Island near the NW Angle of Lake of the Woods, and collecting data on tern nests and eggs. Proposals must be submitted via the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 2, 2026, and late submissions will not be considered. The solicitation emphasizes the state's commitment to diversity and inclusion in procurement.

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