QUICK CALL Solicitation: Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) Pesticide License Training Manual

Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), is soliciting proposals from a qualified University or Subject Matter Expert Group (SMEG) to develop Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) Pesticide License Training Manual. MDA offers pesticide applicators licensing in various categories based on the treatment location, the target pest, or duties performed. Individuals that perform any pre or post application activities that involve an opened Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) will be required to hold a pesticide license. Category D (Mixer, Loader, Handler) will be the new license category required. No pesticide applications will be allowed with this license category.

Responder must have an in-depth knowledge of:

• one or more of the following: pesticides, safe handling of pesticides, pesticide regulations, chemical risk management, toxicology.
• Three years of experience in project management.
• Two or more experiences successfully leading focus groups, committees, or similar groups.
• Strong skills in communication, time management, organization, leadership, and problem-solving.

Responder’s Subject Matter Expert Group (SMEG) will be expected to coordinate with MDA, University of Minnesota Extension (UMN) or other educators as well as industry experts to assist with and achieve all the stakeholder engagement and tasks needed prior to creating a new training manual which will train the adult learner to handle an opened Restricted Use Pesticide (RUP) in a safe and responsible manner.

For the full description and to request the solicitation document, please see MDA website in the link below.

https://www.mda.state.mn.us/pesticide-training-manual-rfp

Response to this solicitation is due no later than Monday, November 2, 2026 at 8:00am CST.