Missouri BUYS #STATE 0000000438SL

Missouri Department of Conservation Solicits Statewide Fish Feed Supply for Hatcheries

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking competitive proposals for the supply of specialized fish feed to multiple state hatcheries. - Government Buyer: - Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, for the Missouri Department of Conservation - Contact: Tammy Havalias - Products/Services Requested: - Approximately 2.19 million pounds annually of cold water fish feed - Multiple feed types: fry diets, fingerling diets, production diets, broodstock diets, and medicated feeds - Specific nutritional and manufacturing requirements (e.g., pellet size, extruded/expanded, medicated with oxytetracycline or florfenicol) - Notable line items include: Aquaxcel 5014 0.8mm, Trout Grower 4519 ASTA 40 PPM, and various medicated feeds - Delivery to several hatcheries across Missouri, with firm fixed pricing for the initial year - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Vendors may bid on multiple line items - Delivery required within 28 days of order - Contract includes one-year base with two one-year renewal options - Compliance with specific nutritional, manufacturing, and delivery standards - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or brands mandated; "Aquaxcel" is referenced as a product line - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid seven figures, based on volume and specialty feed requirements

Description

This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Conservation for the procurement of fish feed. The contract period is from the date of award through one year. Proposals must be submitted electronically through MissouriBUYS by July 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The supplies/services are to be delivered FOB destination to various fish hatcheries throughout the State of Missouri. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS and complete required exhibits as part of their proposal submission.

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