Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018186
Prescribed Goat Grazing Services for Three Minnesota State Parks
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 17, 2026
Identifier
2000018186
NAICS
115210
This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks prescribed goat grazing services to control woody shrub growth at three state parks. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of State Procurement - Locations: - Whitewater State Park (Winona County, 51 acres) - Frontenac State Park (Goodhue County, 54 acres) - Lake Louise State Park (Mower County, 43 acres) - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization of 50-60 goats per park - Installation and maintenance of paddock fencing (2-4 units per park) - Daily grazing services (101-123 days per park) - Prescribed rotational grazing targeting buckthorn, prickly ash, honeysuckle, sumac, ninebark, and dogwood - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Use of mixed-aged meat goat breeds (Boer, Boer-cross, Spanish, Savanna, Kiko, or similar) - Submission of Animal Welfare Certification and Goat Herd Detail Form (specifying breed and age) - Vendors may bid on one, some, or all parks - Compliance with all event specifications and reporting requirements - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; this is a service-based solicitation - Award Basis: - Lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications
Description
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for prescribed rotational goat grazing services at three state parks: Whitewater State Park (51 acres), Frontenac State Park (54 acres), and Lake Louise State Park (43 acres). The project aims to reduce woody shrub density, targeting species such as buckthorn, prickly ash, honeysuckle, sumac, ninebark, and dogwood. Bidders may submit proposals for one or more bid groups, providing labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for the grazing. Responses must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal by April 17, 2026.