Building and General Services of Vermont #RFP Self Sustaining Fish Feed

Vermont Multi-Year Fish Feed Supply Contract for State Hatcheries

The State of Vermont is seeking suppliers for a multi-year contract to provide self-sustaining fish feed for its Fish and Wildlife Department hatchery facilities. - Government Buyer: - State of Vermont, Agency of Administration, Department of Buildings and General Services, Office of Purchasing & Contracting - Managed by the State Commodity Procurement Administrator - Products Requested: - Wide range of specialized fish feed products for salmonids and walleye at various life stages - Includes specific brands and formulations such as BioVita, Nutra Olympic, BioDry, BioTrout, BioBrood, Oncor Float, GEMMA Wean, GEMMA Silk, Nutra Sprint, and Nutra RC - Each product listed with part numbers (e.g., BioVita Starter Mash 10kg, part #11718755; Nutra Olympic 1.2mm 20kg, part #12805615; M-0,1 GEMMA Wean 1 Kg, part #10251375) - Quantities are not specified in the summary but are expected to be ordered on an as-needed or quarterly basis - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs are named, but brands such as BioVita, Nutra, BioDry, BioTrout, BioBrood, Oncor, and GEMMA are highlighted - Unique Requirements: - Feed must meet detailed nutritional and quality standards for salmonids and walleye - Multiple pellet sizes and ingredient specifications required - Delivery to five Vermont Fish Culture Stations (Bald Hill, Bennington, Ed Weed, Roxbury, Salisbury) - Contract allows for participation by political subdivisions and independent colleges in Vermont - Vendors must indicate willingness to extend pricing to additional purchasers - Affirmative steps required to include small, minority, and women-owned businesses - Period of Performance: - Initial two-year contract with up to three additional one-year renewal options - Deliveries required within 1-4 weeks of order, depending on product and schedule

Description

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Office of Purchasing & Contracting, Vermont, seeking to establish contracts with one or more companies for self sustaining fish feed. The contract period is for two years with an option to renew for up to three additional twelve-month periods. Bidders must submit questions by April 30, 2026, and proposals are due by May 22, 2026. The solicitation includes provisions for additional purchasers such as political subdivisions and independent colleges of the State to participate under the same terms.

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