Minnesota Supplier Systems #R2901-2000018007

Prescribed Rotational Goat Grazing Services at Flandrau State Park, MN

This opportunity involves the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) contracting for prescribed rotational goat grazing services at Flandrau State Park in Brown County, Minnesota: - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contracting office led by Amy L Archer - Vendors Mentioned: - GOETTL GROVE LLC - Diversity Landworks LLC - Cannon Valley Graziers LLC - Products/Services Requested: - Mobilization of 40-60 goats (Spanish, Kiko, Boer cross, Kiko cross, and DLW MN Brush Goats) - Installation and maintenance of 5 paddocks (fencing for rotational grazing) - Daily grazing services for 138 days - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals for invasive species removal on 33.8 acres - Notable Requirements: - Goats must be primarily yearlings or older wethers, with herd composition including does, wethers, and kids - Contractor must have prior experience with similar contracts and no recent defaults or OSHA violations - Submission of Herd Detail Form, Vendor Qualification Form, and Animal Welfare Certification required - Focus on removal of invasive species such as buckthorn, garlic mustard, dames rocket, prickly ash, honeysuckle, and raspberries in oak savanna and woodland areas - Award based on lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications - Locations: - Flandrau State Park, 1300 Summit Ave, New Ulm, MN 56073-3664 (place of performance and delivery location) - Estimated Contract Value: - Bids ranged from approximately $5,000 (mobilization) to $25,354 (total bid) - **No specific OEMs referenced, as this is a service-based contract involving livestock and land management.

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for all labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary for prescribed rotational goat grazing on 33.8 acres at Flandrau State Park located in Brown County. The project aims to reduce woody shrubs and invasive garlic mustard in oak savanna and oak woodland terrace forest communities. Targeted vegetation includes buckthorn, garlic mustard, dames rocket, prickly ash, honeysuckle, and raspberries. All responses must be submitted electronically via the Swift Portal, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting all specifications and terms.

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