Fish Feed

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts' Statewide Procurement Division is soliciting bids for a comprehensive fish feed contract (Solicitation No. 304T-26-325M3.2) primarily serving the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The procurement encompasses 14 distinct lines of fish feed products, including specialized rations for salmon, catfish, redfish, bass, and trout, with varying protein levels, pellet sizes, and feed characteristics. Manufacturers must produce feed in their own mills, include comprehensive vitamin and mineral packs, and process feeds through an extruder, with specific requirements for packaging (50-pound plastic bags) and quality standards. The contract will cover five geographic delivery zones across Texas, with primary delivery locations in San Marcos, Athens, Graford, Brookeland, and Lake Jackson. The initial contract term runs from the award date through August 31, 2026, with three potential one-year renewal options. Bids are due on October 7, 2025, at 1:30 pm Central Time, with pricing subject to quarterly adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for Animal and Marine Feed. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on compliance with detailed feed specifications, manufacturing capabilities, pricing, and ability to deliver across designated zones.

The solicitation includes provisions for various vendor preferences and certifications, including opportunities for Texas-based businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and environmentally sensitive product manufacturers. Respondents must meet comprehensive legal and ethical standards, including compliance with state and federal regulations, anti-fraud policies, and equal employment opportunity requirements. Vendors must provide detailed company information, including tax identification numbers and insurance coverage, with specific insurance requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement includes line items with quantities ranging from 1 to 106,000 pounds across 70 distinct product specifications. Respondents must disclose potential conflicts of interest and criminal convictions, and demonstrate the ability to meet strict quality control standards, including provisions for mold inhibition and precise feed composition. The contract allows for potential price adjustments related to tariffs and includes mechanisms for tracking vendor performance, with the potential for contract termination based on poor performance or failure to meet specified contractual obligations.