Opportunity
Minnesota Supplier Systems #2000018669
Minnesota DNR Solicits Aquaculture Feed for Kamloops Trout Hatchery
Posted
September 02, 2026
Respond By
September 10, 2026
Identifier
2000018669
NAICS
424510
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for aquaculture feed for Kamloops trout at its Spire Valley Hatchery. - Government Buyer: - State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Contact: Cherri Neuschwander - Delivery location: DNR FAW Spire Valley Hatchery, Remer, MN - OEMs and Vendors: - Rangen (OEM for EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed) - Equivalent products from other manufacturers may be proposed, subject to DNR approval - Products Requested: - Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed, 2.4 mm pellet size - Quantity: 5 bags (50 lb each) - Protein 45%, Fat 16%, Fiber max 3%, Ash max 12%, Phosphorus min 1% - Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed, 3.2 mm pellet size (Sink Feed) - Quantity: 160 bags (50 lb each) - Protein 44%, Fat 15%, Fiber max 3%, Ash max 10%, Phosphorus min 1.1% - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Feed must meet detailed nutritional specifications - DNR will accept equivalent products if approved - Delivery required by ground freight to Remer, MN - Product documentation may be requested for equivalency - Compliance with Minnesota diversity and inclusion procurement goals - Period of Performance: - Contract starts upon award and runs through June 30 of the following year - Option to extend for up to 12 additional months - Delivery required by September 30 following contract award
Description
The State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the purchase of aquaculture feed specifically for inland hatchery Kamloops trout. The feed must meet the specifications outlined in Exhibit C of the contract. Bidders must submit their responses electronically via the Minnesota Supplier Portal by the deadline of September 10, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT. Questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted in writing by September 4, 2026, and responses will be provided via addendum. The contract term is anticipated from September 11, 2026, to June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to one additional year.