F-436_Exhibit_D_Price_Schedule_A.xls

This is a price schedule exhibit for a Request for Proposal issued by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to establish contracts for supplying and delivering specially formulated aquafeed for trout and muskellunge species at multiple hatchery locations throughout Minnesota. The RFP is divided into three categories, with this exhibit addressing Category A: Aquafeed and Medicated Feed for Trout. The price schedule lists 54 line items representing various aquafeed products from manufacturers including BioVita, BioClark's, BioTrout, BioBrood, BioPro2, and Rangen, with products ranging from starter mash and fry feed to brood feed in multiple pellet sizes. Responders must submit pricing for orders less than 2,200 pounds and orders of 2,200 pounds or more, with prices quoted per pound and freight costs excluded. Questions and clarification requests must be submitted in writing to Mai N. Lor, Buyer II, by September 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM CT. Responders may also request pre-approval of alternative brand name products that meet the proximate analysis specifications outlined in the RFP's exhibits by the same deadline.

The price schedule requires responders to provide per-pound pricing for two order quantity tiers to accommodate varying hatchery needs and purchasing volumes. Responders are permitted to propose equivalent alternative brand name products meeting specified proximate analysis requirements, with approval requests required prior to the solicitation deadline. The document includes a line item for medicated aquafeed pricing, which may incorporate additives such as astaxanthin, Aquaflor, TM-200, Aqua-100, and extra vitamins, with responders requested to submit optional pricing for these specialized products. Delivery will occur on a mutually agreed schedule or on an as-needed basis depending on the hatchery location served under the contract.