DNR Otter Slough Fish Food

The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring fish food to support the production of various warm water fish species at the Otter Slough Fish Hatchery. The required fish food includes nutrient-rich crumbled starter feed, extruded sinking feed, and extruded floating feed in a range of sizes from 0.5-4.7mm. The feed must have a minimum 45% crude protein and 12% crude fat, except for the larger floating feed which requires a minimum 36% protein and 6% fat. The feed must be packaged in 50-55 pound bags or 2000 pound bulk bags and have a guaranteed shelf life of at least 12 months when stored properly. Proposals are due by April 30, 2024.

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