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Minnesota DNR Awards Contract for Prescribed Goat Grazing Services in Houston County

This opportunity involves a contract awarded by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for prescribed rotational goat grazing services in Houston County, MN. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Vendors: - Diversity Landworks LLC (awarded vendor) - Gran Bluff Goat Grazing (bidder, provided herd details) - Products/Services Requested: - Prescribed rotational goat grazing to reduce woody vegetation (especially buckthorn) on approximately 90 acres - Hauling of up to 490 goats (Boer, Boer-cross, Spanish, Savanna, Kiko, and other meat goats) to the service site - Grazing services priced per paddock (4 paddocks) - Daily grazing services (up to 180 days), including watering, herd monitoring, and incidentals - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor qualification forms showing prior completion of similar projects (minimum $20,000 contract and 20 acres) - Animal welfare certification and detailed herd information (breed, age, quantity) - Strict compliance with animal welfare and contractor qualification standards - All responses and documentation submitted electronically via the Swift Portal - No OEMs are involved, as this is a service contract involving livestock and land management.

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for prescribed rotational goat grazing services to reduce woody vegetation on approximately 90 acres in Houston County. The scope includes hauling goats to the service site, pricing per paddock, and daily grazing services including watering, herd monitoring, and incidentals. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal by April 15, 2026. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting specifications.

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