DNR: Aquaculture Trout Feed

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for aquaculture feed for inland hatchery Kamloops trout under formal RFB SWIFT Event #2000018669, with responses due September 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM CDT and questions due September 4, 2026.

The State offers a 12% preference for businesses certified as targeted group, economically disadvantaged, or veteran-owned businesses, and a 6% preference for eligible DEED/DHS providers.

The scope comprises two line items: 5 bags of 50-pound Rangen EXTR 450 aquaculture feed with 2.4 mm pellet size (45% protein, 16% fat, maximum 3% fiber, maximum 12% ash, minimum 1.6% phosphorus), and 160 bags of 50-pound Rangen EXTR 450 with 3.2 mm sink-feed pellet size (44% protein, 15% fat, maximum 3% fiber, maximum 10% ash, minimum 1.1% phosphorus), or DNR-approved equal products. All deliveries must be shipped FOB Destination to the DNR FAW Spire Valley Hatchery at 1852 State Highway 6 NE, Remer, Minnesota 56672-3111, with delivery due September 30, 2026. Contractors must contact the delivery site 48 hours prior to delivery during standard business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Central Time) and must be authorized dealers or resellers offering current manufacturer production models.

The estimated total contract value for one year is $8,000 to $10,500. The contract term runs September 11, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with an option to extend for up to an additional 12 months. Pricing must be firm, fixed-price with all costs including materials, shipping, duties, permits, and overhead included in quoted unit prices. Payment terms are Net 30 days following receipt of invoice or merchandise. Responders must submit bids through the SWIFT Supplier Portal; non-electronic and email responses are not accepted. Offers remain firm for 180 days. Responders must be registered as bidders or suppliers with the State of Minnesota and provide product specification sheets, guaranteed analysis, and ingredient statement documentation.