Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018077

Minnesota DNR Award for 2026 Seedling Shipping and Refrigerated Storage Services

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) awarding a contract for the 2026 Silviculture Program's seedling shipping and refrigerated storage services. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), DNR Forestry Division, Region 1 NW - Vendors Mentioned: - Armstrong Transport Group, LLC - S3 Logistics Group LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Refrigerated transport (reefer shipping) of seedlings from Badoura State Forest Nursery to multiple delivery sites across Minnesota - Stationary on-site refrigerated storage of seedlings for one month at delivery locations - Services include all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals - Quantities range from 6,400 to 647,000 seedlings per location, with total shipments covering over 2 million seedlings - Specific line items include daily use of refrigerated storage and generator fuel charges - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery to a wide range of locations across Minnesota, including Akeley, Caledonia, Willow River, Brainerd, Park Rapids, Hill City, Wannaska, Baudette, Littlefork, Side Lake, Duluth, Grand Marais, Finland, Two Harbors, Orr, and Tower - One month of on-site refrigerated storage required at each delivery site - All costs (including fuel and daily storage) must be included in the bid - Award based on lowest responsible bid meeting all specifications - OEMs: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or part numbers are referenced, as this is a service-based contract - Estimated Contract Value: - Bids ranged from $66,050 to $110,174

Description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for refrigerated transport of seedlings from Badoura State Forest Nursery to various sites and providing stationary refrigerated storage for one month on-site. The work includes labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for the project. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications. The solicitation requires bidders to complete and upload a Price Schedule Excel file as part of their response.

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