Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018481

Minnesota DNR seeks firm to process and disburse teacher substitute stipends for forestry education events

This opportunity is issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry, seeking a firm or individual to manage stipend payments for substitute teachers at forestry education events. - Government Buyer: - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry - Scope of Work: - Administer, process, and disburse stipend payments to school districts - Stipends cover substitute teacher costs so primary teachers can attend DNR forestry education events (e.g., School Forest summits, conferences) - Requires expertise in accounting, timekeeping, and fund management - Financial Requirements: - Responder must have at least $13,500 in disposable cash to pay school districts upfront - Payments to school districts must be made before DNR reimbursement - DNR reimburses the responder for payments plus a service fee - Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Emphasis on cash flow management and timely disbursement - No products or equipment are being procured; this is a service-focused opportunity

Description

The Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Forestry, requests proposals for qualified firms or individuals with accounting, timekeeping, and fund management skills to administer, process, and disburse stipend payments to participating school districts. These stipends cover the cost of substitute teachers so primary teachers can attend DNR forestry education events such as School Forest summits and conferences. The responder must have at least $13,500 in disposable cash to pay the school districts upfront and will invoice the DNR for reimbursement plus their fee. The project involves managing payments and requires cash on hand to pay school districts before reimbursement.

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