# Department Of Administration Doa #PT5156

Minnesota Category D pesticide-handling license training manual development

**Posted:** October 19, 2026
**Respond By:** November 02, 2026
**Identifier:** PT5156
**NAICS:** 611710, 541690

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking a qualified university or Subject Matter Expert Group to create training for a new pesticide-handling license category.
- **Buyer:** Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), Minnesota; Saint Paul, Ramsey County. No sub-agency or office is identified.
- **Requested service:** Develop a Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) Pesticide License Training Manual for adult learners on safely and responsibly handling opened Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs).
  - The Category D license will not authorize pesticide applications.
  - Work includes stakeholder engagement and coordination with MDA, University of Minnesota Extension (UMN) or other educators, and industry experts.
- **Responder qualifications:** Relevant expertise in pesticides, safe handling, pesticide regulations, chemical risk management, or toxicology; at least three years of project management experience; and at least two successful experiences leading focus groups, committees, or similar groups. Strong communication, organization, leadership, time-management, and problem-solving skills are also required.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers or commercial vendors are named. University of Minnesota Extension is mentioned as a potential education partner.
- **Estimated value:** $5,001–$25,000.

### Description

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking proposals from a qualified university or Subject Matter Expert Group to develop a Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) Pesticide License Training Manual. The manual will teach adult learners to safely and responsibly handle an opened Restricted Use Pesticide. The selected group will coordinate with MDA, University of Minnesota Extension or other educators, and industry experts, and assist with stakeholder engagement and related preparation. Responders must meet the stated subject-matter, project management, group leadership, and communication qualifications.

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