MN DNR Wild Rice Seed Purchase

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and delivery of 10,300 pounds of wild rice seed to New London, MN, with responses due by July 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM CT through the state's Supplier Portal. The contract, expected to run from July 2025 to June 2026, requires the successful bidder to provide planting-grade wild rice seed packaged in bags up to 50 pounds, delivered FOB destination to a specified location, with a delivery deadline of September 5, 2026. Bidders must submit all responses electronically via the SWIFT system, including completed attachments such as declarations, pricing, and forms, with no email or paper submissions accepted. The procurement emphasizes compliance with specifications, with evaluation based primarily on adherence to technical requirements and price competitiveness, and reserves the right to award to one or multiple responders. The contract incorporates Minnesota state statutes and standard exhibits governing terms, scope, insurance, and payment, with key clauses addressing fund encumbrance, prompt payment, non-assignment, and warranty obligations. The agreement stipulates that all goods must meet specified quality standards, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the delivery destination by the State’s authorized representative. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice receipt, contingent upon proper certification and compliance. The solicitation encourages participation from small, minority, women, veteran, and disadvantaged business enterprises, offering preference points for certified targeted groups. Responders are required to certify their legal and socioeconomic status, disclose any organizational conflicts of interest, and agree to the contractual terms, including restrictions on assignment and amendments, to ensure compliance and successful contract performance.