3 MM Fish Food

The state of Ohio, specifically Erie County, is seeking a procurement opportunity for 15,000 pounds of 3-millimeter slow-sinking fish food to be delivered to the Castalia State Fish Hatchery by February 10, 2025. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is soliciting quotes for fish food pellets with minimum specifications of 45% protein and 19% fat content, packaged in bags. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on the low lot total, which will be calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage quantities. All bidders are required to bid on all items to be considered responsive, and delivery costs must be included in the bid price. The quote submission deadline is January 21, 2025, with the opportunity initially posted on January 6, 2025. Invoices for the contract must be submitted directly to Ohio Shared Services (OSS) via email, fax, or mail, following the specifications outlined in the Ohio Buys Quote Template.

While the provided documentation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor qualifications, interested vendors should carefully review the quote template for any potential limitations or requirements. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement opportunity for a specialized fish food product, likely intended for fish hatchery operations. No incumbent vendors or specific technology integration requirements are noted in the available documentation. The total contract value can be estimated by multiplying the required 15,000 pounds of fish food by the per-pound unit price, though the exact budget range is not specified in the provided materials. Potential bidders should ensure they can meet the technical specifications, particularly the protein and fat content requirements, and be prepared to deliver the full quantity of fish food to the Castalia State Fish Hatchery by the specified delivery date.