Specifications 26IFB19839.pdf

This specifications document outlines the nutritional and physical requirements for trout feed in a state or local procurement (26IFB19839). The document establishes detailed feed composition standards across three size categories: Starter (1.5 to 2.0 mm), #1 (3.0 to 6.5 mm), and #2 pellets. The specifications mandate minimum protein levels ranging from 45 to 55 percent depending on feed size, with lipid content between 15 and 20 percent minimum. Additional nutritional requirements include maximum ash levels of 8 to 12 percent, fiber content not exceeding 1.3 to 1.5 percent, and moisture levels capped at 12 percent across all sizes. The feed must contain specified levels of phosphorous (maximum 1.3 to 1.1 percent), probiotic and immunostimulant additives, and astaxanthin at 40 mg/l concentration.

The document specifies performance and physical characteristics for the feed products, requiring slow-sinking pellets with defined flotation rates of 80 percent floating at 3.0 mm and 95 percent floating at 5.0 mm and larger sizes within 30 seconds of water contact. These technical specifications establish the baseline requirements for qualified bidders to submit compliant feed products for state or local trout aquaculture operations, ensuring consistent nutritional delivery and performance standards for farmed trout populations.