23 LGF Grower Feed

The Pennsylvania Game Commission is seeking bids for pheasant grower feed for the Loyalsock Game Farm through a solicitation posted on February 14, 2022, with proposals due by February 28, 2022. The procurement covers two specific feed types: Grower #1 (350 US tons) and Grower #2 (300 US tons), along with 300 US pounds of Methionine, to be delivered between July 1, 2022, and February 28, 2023. Deliveries are strictly limited to Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 3 PM, and must be made to the Loyalsock Game Farm in Montoursville, PA. The solicitation includes detailed nutrient specifications and ingredient restrictions for the pheasant diet, with quantities listed as estimates and actual payment contingent on ordered amounts. Vendors must provide feed that meets the precise PA Game Commission formula for pheasant nutrition, with invoices to be submitted in US tons or pounds and calculated to a maximum of three decimal places. Any questions regarding the bid should be directed to Brad Stine, the Loyalsock Game Farm Superintendent.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must complete a Worker Protection and Investment Certification Form, demonstrating compliance with Pennsylvania labor and workplace safety laws, including the Construction Workplace Misclassification Act, Minimum Wage Act, and Prevailing Wage Act. Failure to provide accurate certification could result in contract termination and a three-year prohibition from bidding on Commonwealth contracts. While the specific budget range is not detailed, the procurement involves multiple feed types with estimated quantities totaling 650 US tons and 300 US pounds of Methionine. The solicitation is part of the PA Game Commission's Bureau of Wildlife Management's procurement process, and the contract will be awarded based on responsiveness, responsibility, and compliance with the specified nutritional and delivery requirements. No incumbent vendor is explicitly identified in the provided documentation.