F-436_Aquafeed_for_Trout___Muskellunge_for_MnDNR.pdf

Event Description The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish additional Contract(s) for supplying and delivering specially formulated aquafeed for species of trout and muskellunge for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) multiple hatchery locations throughout Minnesota on a mutually agreed schedule or on an as needed basis depending on hatchery location. This RFP is divided into three categories of aquafeed products:

A. Aquafeed and Medicated Feed for Trout B. Aquafeed for Trout C. Aquafeed for Muskellunge

QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS. Any questions and/or clarifications in regard to the solicitation response shall be made in writing to Mai N Lor, Buyer II, via email at Mai.N.Lor@state.mn.us by September 23, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM CT. If a Responder discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency in the RFP, they must immediately notify the Buyer in writing of such error and request modification or clarification of the document. Responders are not to contact anyone within any other State Agency regarding this solicitation. The State is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the questions/clarifications due date and time.

PRE-APPROVED EQUIVALENT. References to proprietary brand names in the Sample Contract and Exhibits as well as the Exhibit D Price Schedules are included for differentiating between the aquafeed measurements and sizes for proximate analysis. Responders may propose alternative brand name products that meet the proximate analysis listed in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract and Exhibits.

Any proposed equivalent replacement with alternative brand names can be requested for approval prior to the solicitation due date and time. Submit requests by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. to Mai N Lor at Mai.N.Lor@state.mn.us. Requests for approval of a proposed equivalent must include: product description, targeted species, a listing of the proximate analysis for the products being offered, aquafeed measurements, and product container size. Submitting only a website address for approval review will not be accepted. The State reserves the right to request additional information about a product proposed as an equivalent.

An addendum that lists any approved and not approved equivalent will be posted prior to the solicitation due date and time.

If you need assistance, please contact the SWIFT Vendor Assistance Helpline at 651-201-8100, Option 1, and Option 1 again.

CONTRACT RELEASE: F-436

DOCUMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION:

1. F-436 RFP

2. F-436 Sample Contract and Exhibits

3. F-436 Attachments

4. F-436 Exhibit D Price Schedule A

5. F-436 Exhibit D Price Schedule B

6. F-436 Exhibit D Price Schedule C

Event Details

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 1 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 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.

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 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

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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 2 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Response Comments

UPLOAD SAMPLE QUOTE AND SAMPLE INVOICE

A sample quote and invoice must be submitted as a part of the response.

The sample quote and invoice should include itemized detail and line item pricing as it will be presented to customers. Elements of the sample quote and invoice will be incorporated into the contract and must be utilized for all business conducted under the contract.

Please review both the terms of the contract and the price schedule detailed in the event prior to attaching your samples.

Attach your sample contract quotation and sample contract invoice 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

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 3 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Line Details No Bid:

Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Bid Qty: 1 Required: No Reserve Price: No

Description: Price Schedule

Question Response Upload the Price Schedules as instructed.

Note: This solicitation is utilizing three (3) price schedules.

Price Schedule A Price Schedule B Price Schedule C

However, the system still has a requirement when you submit your proposal to enter a dollar figure for the line item price. Enter in $0.01.

Required: Yes Ideal Resp Reqd? No

Response Comments

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 4 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 5 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No

Appendix A - Line Specifications Line: 1 Item ID: Line Qty: 1 UOM: LOT Description: Price Schedule

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: ADMIN OSP EVENTS

ADMIN OSP EVENTS

United States

Quantity: 1 Due Date: 08/25/2026 Freight Terms:

Ship Via:

Event Details (cont.)

Bidder: PUBLIC EVENT DETAILS

Agency: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 6 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 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: Admin/State Procurement Contact: Lor,Mai Nhia Phone: 651/201-2443 Fax #:

Email: mai.n.lor@state.mn.us

Event ID Format Type Page G0210-2000018599 Sell RFx 7 Event Round Version 1 1 Event Name F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR Start Time Finish Time

09/10/2026 10:09:00 CDT 10/01/2026 14:00:00 CDT

Event Currency: US Dollar Bids allowed in other currency: No