DNR__Aquaculture_Trout_Feed.pdf
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- DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed
- Solicitation number
- 2000018669
- Issued by
- Minnesota
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This is a Formal Request for Bid issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources for the procurement of aquaculture feed for inland hatchery Kamloops trout. The State seeks to purchase two line items of Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed: Line 1 requires 5 bags of 2.4 mm pellet size (50 lbs per bag), and Line 2 requires 160 bags of 3.2 mm pellet size (50 lbs per bag), with DNR-approved equivalents acceptable for both specifications. All deliveries are to be shipped via ground transportation to the DNR FAW Spire Valley Hatchery located at 1852 State Highway 6 NE, Remer, Minnesota 56672-3111, with a delivery due date of September 30, 2026. The bid solicitation opened on September 2, 2026 at 3:00 PM CDT and closes on September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT. Prospective bidders must submit questions in writing to Cherri Neuschwander at Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than September 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM CT, with responses provided via addendum. All bids must be submitted through the Supplier Portal (SWIFT system); non-electronic and email responses are not accepted.
Bidders must provide pricing per 50-pound bag for each line item, specify delivery timeframes in calendar days after receipt of order, and submit the feed brand, guaranteed analysis, and ingredient statement documentation. Responders must be registered as either a bidder or supplier with the State of Minnesota and should review all solicitation documents including the sample contract and attachments prior to submission. The State reserves the right to use any resulting contract. Diversity and inclusion information is requested, including whether the bidder qualifies as a small business under Minnesota OSP size standards or meets criteria for the State's Small Business Procurement Program based on minority ownership, women ownership, disability status, veteran status, or location in an economically disadvantaged county. Technical support for portal upload issues is available through the SWIFT vendor helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1.
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Event Description THIS IS A FORMAL REQUEST FOR BID. Non-electronic and e-mail responses WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. The response must be submitted in the Supplier Portal no later than the date and time called for in the Finish Time in the Event Details. If portal system problems arise, contact the SWIFT vendor helpline at 651-201-8100 option 1.
The State of Minnesota (State) is seeking to purchase of aquaculture feed for inland hatchery Kamloops trout.
The Contractor(s) must be able to provide aquaculture feed for inland hatchery Kamloops trout for an order at a contracted rate to the location and specifications listed in Exhibit C of the Contract document. The State reserves the right to use any Contract that may result from this Solicitation.
SUBMITTING QUESTIONS. Questions from prospective Responders regarding this solicitation Must be submitted in writing to Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us no later than September 4, 2026, 2:00 PM CT. All questions received by the cutoff date and time will be responded to via an addendum. Contact regarding this solicitation with any State personnel other than the Buyer listed above may result in rejection of the response.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
General Comments
* REVIEW THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMITTING YOUR RESPONSE:
1. Solicitation Content
2. Solicitation Sample Contract
3. Solicitation Attachments
Responders must complete and submit all attachments. For Attachment C: Cost Proposal, please enter all prices proposed into the SWIFT system under each line item by delivery location.
IF YOU ENCOUNTER ISSUES UPLOADING YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MAY CALL THE SWIFT VENDOR HELPLINE AT 651.201.8100, OPTION 1 FOR ASSISTANCE.
General Questions Question Ideal Response
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Is your business based in Minnesota and considered small according to the OSP small business size standards? The link below provides size standard requirements. Please note (all web addresses can be copied and pasted into a web browser for further review) https://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/size/
And:
Is your business a for-profit business that is majority owned, operated and controlled by:
• a racial minority,
• a woman,
• a person with a substantial physical disability,
• a veteran or service-disabled veteran, or is your business
• located in, or the owner lives in, an economically disadvantaged county?
( http://mn.gov/admin/business/vendor-info/oep/sbcp/ed/counties )
If your company meets these basic criteria, it may be eligible for certification in the state’s Small Business Procurement Program. For more
Event Details
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
In order to participate in this event YOU MUST BE REGISTERED as either a bidder or a supplier.
information on eligibility requirements please visit https://sbcp.mn.gov/.
You can also contact the Office of Equity in Procurement at Procurement.Equity@state.mn.us or 651-201-2402 for further information.
• Do you believe your company meets the criteria listed above?
• Your response to this question is for informational purposes only. If you select YES, and are not certified, a member of the Office of Equity in Procurement will contact you to provide additional information regarding the State’s Small Business Procurement Program. (Responders must select Yes or No to continue submitting their response.)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Upload all required or requested attachments here.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
A file attachment is required to satisfy this question.
Your bid will need to be edited online to include attachment responses.
Response Comments
If you fail to upload attachments requested in the solicitation, your response may be disqualified. Have you uploaded the required or requested attachments? (Yes / No)
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Line Details No Bid:
Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 5 UOM: BAG Bid Qty: 5 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed Size: 2.4 mm or DNR approved equal. 50LB/BAG
Question Response What is the price per 50lb bag?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
DELIVERY TIME FRAME:
What is the delivery time frame in calendar days after receipt of order (A.R.O)?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Please provide the feed brand, guaranteed analysis and attach ingredient statement.
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
No Bid:
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 160 UOM: BAG Bid Qty: 160 Required: No Reserve Price: No
Description: Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture feed 3.2MM or DNR approved equal.
50 LB/BAG
Question Response What is the price per 50lb bag?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
DELIVERY TIME FRAME:
What is the delivery time frame in calendar days after receipt of order (A.R.O)?
Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Please provide the feed brand, guaranteed analysis and attach ingredient statement.
Required: No Ideal Resp Reqd? No
Response Comments
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Bidder Information Firm Name:
Name: Signature: Date:
Phone #: Fax #:
Street Address:
City & State: Zip Code:
Email:
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 5 UOM: BAG Description: Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture Feed Size: 2.4 mm or DNR approved equal. 50LB/BAG
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR FAW SPIRE VALLEY HATCHERY
1852 STATE HWY 6 NE
REMER MN 56672-3111
United States
Quantity: 5 Due Date: 09/30/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Line: 2 Item ID: Line Qty: 160 UOM: BAG Description: Rangen EXTR 450 Aquaculture feed 3.2MM or DNR approved equal.
50 LB/BAG
Item Specifications
Manufacturer:
Mfg Item ID:
Item Length: 0 Item Height: 0 Item Width: 0 Dimension UOM:
Item Volume: 0 Volume UOM:
Item Weight: 0 Weight UOM:
Item Size: Item Color:
Shipping Information
Schedule: 1 Ship To: DNR FAW SPIRE VALLEY HATCHERY
1852 STATE HWY 6 NE
REMER MN 56672-3111
United States
Quantity: 160 Due Date: 09/30/2026 Freight Terms:
Ship Via: Ground
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
Appendix B - Terms & Conditions
1. Please review the attached Terms and Conditions attached to the event.
Last Updated: 12/24/2018
Event Details (cont.)
Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS
Agency: Natural Resources Department Contact: Neuschwander,Cherri Phone: 218/328-8960 Fax #:
Email: Cherri.Neuschwander@state.mn.us
Event ID Format Type Page R2901-2000018669 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed Start Time Finish Time
09/02/2026 15:00:00 CDT 09/10/2026 14:00:00 CDT
Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No
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