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Missouri Department of Conservation Solicits Statewide Cold Water Fish Feed Supply

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking competitive proposals for the supply and delivery of approximately 2.19 million pounds of cold water fish feed annually to multiple hatcheries statewide. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing - Products/Services Requested: - Wide range of cold water fish feed types, including: - Fry diets (starter mash, granules) - Fingerling diets (granules, 1.5mm and 2.5mm pellets) - Production diets (3.5mm, 4.5mm, 5.5mm pellets, including bulk) - Broodstock diets (7.5mm, 9.5mm pellets) - Medicated feeds (with Oxytetracycline or Florfenicol) - Specialty feed: Aquaxcel 5014 0.8mm (part number 680560) - Total estimated annual quantity: ~2.19 million pounds - Firm fixed pricing for initial year; maximum pricing for two optional renewal years - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Feed must meet specific nutritional, pellet/granule size, and manufacturing standards - Medicated feeds require precise drug concentrations - Delivery to multiple hatcheries within 28 days of order - Vendors may bid on multiple line items - Contract includes one-year base period with two one-year renewal options - No specific OEMs or brand names are mandated, but Aquaxcel 5014 is referenced as a product example.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Conservation (MDC) 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 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. The delivery of supplies/services is Free On Board (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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