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Minnesota DNR Solicits Vendors for Fishing Education Programs in Underserved Communities

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking vendors to deliver fishing education programs focused on underserved and underrepresented communities, especially youth and families, in the greater Twin Cities metro area. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contract Officer: Charles Schuman - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive fishing education programming, including: - How-to-fish instruction and hands-on fishing experiences - Scheduling, advertising, and organizing fishing events - Provision of all necessary fishing equipment and supplies - Documentation and reporting of participant demographics (age, zip code) - Vendors are encouraged to propose additional activities to enhance program outcomes - Notable Requirements: - Strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in both programming and vendor selection - Vendors must track and report participation data to the DNR - Compliance with Minnesota workforce and equal pay certification requirements for certain contract thresholds - Multiple vendors may be awarded contracts - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or named vendors are specified in the solicitation - Locations: - Program delivery in the greater Twin Cities metro area - Delivery location for administrative purposes: DNR OMB PURCHASING ST PAUL, 500 Lafayette Rd, St. Paul, MN 55155-4010

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is soliciting proposals to provide fishing education programming and experiences targeted at underserved and underrepresented communities, especially youth and families. The programming includes instructional and hands-on fishing experiences in locations near participants' residences where they have a high likelihood of catching fish. The awarded vendors will schedule and advertise fishing events, provide instruction and equipment, document participation demographics, and submit reports to the Department. This project may be awarded to multiple vendors.

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