Prairie Stewardship Planning Assistance Program: 
Request for Proposals 2006–2007

Cover Letter RFP Proposal Format Deliverables Prospectus Q & A PDF materials

 

NEW: Deadline for submitting proposals extended to April 21, 2006

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals aimed at providing stewardship planning assistance to private landowners with existing native prairies and savannas.

Applications may be submitted by private sector (for-profit and non-profit) individuals, organizations, corporations, and local government units. Examples include: prairie restoration companies, wildlife consultants, native seed producers, grazing specialists, farm management consultants, sustainable agriculture consultants/organizations, environmental/conservation organizations, researchers, educators, and others. Individuals or teams with expertise in several of these specialties are especially desired.

If you are interested in providing services, please review the program materials provided on this site.

bulletCover Letter
 A letter to interested applicants soliciting proposals
bulletRequest for Proposals
 This is the official announcement of the RFP
bulletSuggested proposal format
 Here's what do you need to include in a proposal.
bulletDeliverables and Rates
 Use or modify this table to summarize what services you will provide and at what cost.
bulletProgram Prospectus
 This describes what the program is all about.
bulletQuestions and Answers
 If you've read the Prospectus and still have some questions, you're not alone. Here are some answers to questions others have had.

Deadline for Contract Proposals: To be received no later than 2:00 PM, March 31st April 21, 2006

Funding is available for two field seasons: May 2006 - October 2006; and November 2006 - October 2007. You may submit a proposal for one or both field seasons, however your proposal must estimate the amount of work to be completed by the end of each field season. Please don’t bid more than you can complete.

Proposals will be evaluated on the quality of the proposal, ability to deliver assistance in a professional and cost-effective manner, contractor’s qualifications, anticipated need in the targeted service area, potential to service landowners with listed species, and geographical distribution of service providers (i.e. we want to have providers available throughout the prairies regions of the state, rather than have several in one area and none in another.)

Announcements of successful contract proposals will occur on or about April 15, 2006. Successful applicants can begin immediately after signing and returning a completed contract (this may take approximately 1 month to process). All funds will be distributed through contracts and agreements. Payment will be made as measurable achievements described in the ‘Deliverables and Rates’ section are accomplished.

 

 

for more information contact Peter Buesseler, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Ecological Services - Scientific and Natural Areas Program, 1509 1st Ave. N., Fergus Falls, MN  56537, 218-739-7576 x240,  218-739-7601 fax