F-436 Aquafeed for Trout & Muskellunge for MnDNR

\*\*\*\*\*September 25, 2026, Addendum 1, Version 2\*\*\*\*\* The purpose of this addendum is to respond to questions received. Responders acknowledge receipt of this addendum by responding to SWIFT Event No. 200018599, Version 2 (or more recent version) by the solicitation due date and time. \*\*\*\*\*\*End of Addendum 1\*\*\*\*\* The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to establish additional Contract(s) for supplying and delivering specially formulated aquafeed for species of trout and muskellunge for the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' (DNR) multiple hatchery locations throughout Minnesota on a mutually agreed schedule or on an as needed basis depending on hatchery location. This RFP is divided into three categories of aquafeed products: A. Aquafeed and Medicated Feed for Trout B. Aquafeed for Trout C. Aquafeed for Muskellunge QUESTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS. Any questions and/or clarifications in regard to the solicitation response shall be made in writing to Mai N Lor, Buyer II, via email at Mai.N.Lor@state.mn.us by September 23, 2026, no later than 2:00 PM CT. If a Responder discovers any significant ambiguity, error, conflict, discrepancy, omission, or other deficiency in the RFP, they must immediately notify the Buyer in writing of such error and request modification or clarification of the document. Responders are not to contact anyone within any other State Agency regarding this solicitation. The State is not obligated to answer questions submitted after the questions/clarifications due date and time. PRE-APPROVED EQUIVALENT. References to proprietary brand names in the Sample Contract and Exhibits as well as the Exhibit D Price Schedules are included for differentiating between the aquafeed measurements and sizes for proximate analysis. Responders may propose alternative brand name products that meet the proximate analysis listed in Exhibit C of the Sample Contract and Exhibits. Any proposed equivalent replacement with alternative brand names can be req \[Partial description. For the full description, log into the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL).\] **Event ID/Reference Number:** **2000018599** If an Event ID/Reference number appears, this Solicitation Event is being conducted in the SWIFT system. All project documentation and vendor submissions should be completed at the State of Minnesota Supplier portal. Log in to the [Supplier Portal](https://guest.supplier.systems.state.mn.us/psc/fmssupap/SUPPLIER/ERP/c/NUI_FRAMEWORK.PT_LANDINGPAGE.GBL?&) to view this event. You will need to search for Event ID/Reference Number in the portal. If the Event ID/Reference Number shows "Unknown", then the full description can be found for this event in the State of Minnesota list of solicitations (select the appropriate page): [Goods and Services Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/GS-auto) or [Professional and Technical Solicitation Postings](https://osp.admin.mn.gov/PT-auto). You may locate it using the Ref. # that appears above.