# Department Of Administration Doa #PT5163

Develop a Minnesota Category D pesticide-handling training manual

**Posted:** October 30, 2026
**Respond By:** November 13, 2026
**Identifier:** PT5163
**NAICS:** 611710

The Minnesota Department of Agriculture is seeking expert support to create training materials for its new pesticide-handler license category.
- **Government buyer:** Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA).
- **Requested service:** Develop a Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) pesticide-license training manual, including stakeholder engagement and preparatory work.
- **Training focus:** Safe, responsible handling of opened Restricted Use Pesticides (RUPs) by adult learners. Category D does not authorize pesticide application.
- **Named organizations and participants:** University of Minnesota Extension (UMN Extension) and industry experts may coordinate with the selected group; neither is identified as a designated vendor. No OEM or specific service provider is named.
- **Provider qualifications:** In-depth knowledge in at least one relevant field, such as pesticides, safe pesticide 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, time-management, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills are also required.
- **Quantity and part number:** Not specified.

### 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 train adult learners to safely and responsibly handle opened Restricted Use Pesticides. The selected group will coordinate with MDA, University of Minnesota Extension or other educators, and industry experts on stakeholder engagement and preparatory work. The solicitation lists an estimated cost of $5,001–$25,000.

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