Fish Feed - MDC

The State of Missouri, Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, is requesting proposals for fish feed to supply nine cold-water fish hatcheries (Bennett Springs, Montauk, Shepherd of the Hills, Roaring River, Meramec Spring, Chesapeake, Blind Pony, Lost Valley, and Hunnewell) under RFP STATE 0000000438SL, with proposals due July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Amendment No. 1 revised the original July 10 deadline.

The scope covers cold-water fish feed in multiple formulations (fry diet, fingerling diet, production diet, broodstock diet, and medicated feed) with estimated annual requirements of approximately 2.19 million pounds. Fish feed must be manufactured using low and high temperature extrusion methods and milled no more than sixty days prior to delivery, with specified guaranteed analysis requirements for protein, fat, fiber, ash, and fish meal content. Delivery quantities range from 6,000 to 44,000 pounds per hatchery, with delivery required within 28 calendar days of order to designated locations Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Central Time, excluding state and federal holidays. Pricing is firm and fixed, evaluated on a per-line-item basis.

Historical annual spending is approximately $267,730 to $271,123. The State of Missouri intends to make multiple awards, designating vendors as primary, secondary, or tertiary contractors for each line item. The contract runs one year from award, with the Division of Purchasing retaining the right to renew for two additional one-year periods.

A 10% Buy American preference applies for domestically manufactured products. Vendors utilizing qualified nonprofit organizations for the blind or sheltered workshops receive a 5% to 15% bonus point preference. Contractors must maintain liability insurance naming the State of Missouri as an additional insured, comply with Missouri's Domestic Products Procurement Act, and submit completed business compliance exhibits addressing tax compliance, Secretary of State registration, and anti-discrimination against Israel certification. Vendors must be registered in MissouriBUYS with "Approved" status and "Spend Authorized" status in MissouriBUYS powered by MOVERS. Delivery is FOB destination, freight prepaid, with monthly invoicing and payment due within 30 calendar days of valid invoice receipt.