Minnesota Supplier Systems #2027-250

Minnesota DNR Solicits Red Pine Cone Collection and Delivery Services (CY2026)

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for the collection and delivery of red pine cones for the 2026 season. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Barbara Swanson - Scope of Work: - Collection of a minimum of 250 bushels of clean, sorted red pine cones from specified sites in Cass County - Delivery of cones to Badoura State Forest Nursery in Akeley, MN (approximately 30 miles from collection sites) - All labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals required - Products/Services Requested: - Red pine cone collection and delivery (250 bushels) - No specific part numbers or OEMs; open to qualified contractors - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Cones must meet quality standards (cleanliness, size, color, absence of damage or debris) - Bid price must be per bushel and include all associated costs - Award to lowest responsible bidder meeting all requirements - Contractor must have relevant experience (at least two similar contracts since January 2022, one valued at $50,000 or more) - Project supports diversity and inclusion, encouraging bids from small businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities - Period of Performance: - Work to be completed between September 10, 2026, and October 31, 2026

Description

The Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for the labor, equipment, materials, tools, transportation, and incidentals necessary to perform collection of red pine cone for the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and delivering cones to the Badoura State Forest Nursery, 13885 MN-64, Akeley, MN 56433. The delivery location is approximately 30 miles from the work sites. Bidders must submit responses electronically through the Swift Portal. The award will be made to the lowest responsible vendor meeting the specifications and all terms and conditions. The unit price must include all costs such as labor, materials, tools, transportation, equipment, sales tax, use tax, and all else necessary for project completion.

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