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Minnesota DNR Seeks Contractor for Prescribed Goat Grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park

This opportunity from the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a contractor for prescribed rotational goat grazing at Sakatah Lake State Park in Le Sueur County, Minnesota. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Barbara Swanson (per one attachment) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are named; the solicitation is open to qualified service providers specializing in goat grazing and land management. - Products/Services Requested: - Prescribed rotational goat grazing services to manage woody brush in a 54-acre forested area - Mobilization of a herd of 60–80 meat goats (Boer, Boer-cross, Spanish, Savanna, Kiko, or similar breeds) - Installation and maintenance of approximately 12,775 feet of electric fencing across three paddocks - Daily grazing operations for approximately 122 days, including watering, herd monitoring, and incidentals - Paddock installation and maintenance fees (3 paddocks) - Compliance with invasive species prevention and safety requirements - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and transportation - Strict adherence to animal welfare certification; no animal cruelty convictions or charges - Submission of herd details, including breed and animal welfare certifications - Compliance with all project specifications, including invasive species prevention and safety protocols - All responses must be submitted electronically via the SWIFT Supplier Portal - Award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications - Place of Performance: - Sakatah Lake State Park, 50499 Sakatah Lake State Park Road, Waterville, MN 56096 (primary site) - Le Sueur County, Minnesota - Period of Performance: - Approximately 122 days of grazing between June and October, with contract completion by mid-October - **No specific part numbers or commercial products are referenced; the procurement is for specialized land management services.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for prescribed rotational goat grazing services at Sakatah Lake State Park in Le Sueur County. The contract includes labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to browse woody brush in a historically oak-dominated dry-mesic hardwood forest that has partially converted to ash-dominated woodlands. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal by April 20, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications.

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