72DOW-S3745 QA.xlsx

This is a Bid Questions and Answers document related to a Nevada State Purchasing Division procurement on behalf of the Department of Wildlife for hatchery fish food supply. The solicitation seeks a single responsible vendor to supply multiple feed types to four Nevada hatchery locations (Boulder City, Yerington, Ruby Valley, and Baker) on a scheduled basis. Products requested include fry feeds (starter, #1, and #2), grower feeds (fingerling #3 and #4), production pellets in three sizes (1/16, 3/32, and 1/8 inch), extruded feeds, and Bozeman Razorback Sucker formulations in five mill sizes, with annual quarterly delivery requirements ranging from 500 pounds to 300,000 pounds depending on feed type and location. The solicitation was posted on March 13, 2026, with bids due April 10, 2026, through the NevadaEPro electronic procurement platform. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the available documentation.

Pricing for this procurement is quoted F.O.B. to specified delivery addresses and excludes applicable federal and state taxes, with the first year establishing base pricing and subsequent annual increases capped at ten percent until contract expiration. Vendors must provide separate freight charges based on delivery location and order weight brackets. All feed must meet guaranteed minimum nutritional standards throughout the contract term, with vendors required to replace any inferior feed within five days of delivery and maintain lead times of less than one month. Vendors must obtain comprehensive insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($2,000,000 general aggregate/$1,000,000 each occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), Workers' Compensation at statutory levels, and Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions coverage ($1,000,000 per claim/$2,000,000 annual aggregate). The available documentation does not specify an overall contract award value, budget range, set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information.