Fish Feed (MDC)

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 24 different types of cold water fish feed to be delivered to various fish hatcheries throughout the state. The solicitation covers a comprehensive range of fish feed products, including starter mash, granules, and pellets in sizes ranging from No. 0 to 9.5mm, with both medicated and non-medicated options. Medicated feeds must contain specific active ingredients: either Oxytetracycline (4 grams per pound) or Florfenicol (908g/T). The feed types include low temperature extruded/expanded (slow sinking) and high temperature extruded (floating) varieties. The solicitation period opens on February 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM GMT and closes on March 5, 2024, at 8:00 PM GMT, with vendors required to submit their responses electronically through the MissouriBUYS system. Evaluation criteria are primarily based on pricing, with the contract to be awarded to the lowest and best bidder. Vendors must provide unit prices per pound for each line item and maximum unit prices for potential first and second-year renewals, with delivery terms specified as Free On Board Destination and payment terms set at Net 45 Days.

The RFP is open to all vendors with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the documentation. The solicitation does not provide an estimated total contract value or budget range, leaving the potential award scope undefined. Vendors must complete and upload all required exhibits (Exhibit A through Exhibit K) as part of their submission. The initial contract term includes options for two additional one-year renewal periods, providing potential long-term engagement for the successful bidder. Vendors are required to comply with the State of Missouri's Privacy Policy and are solely responsible for ensuring timely and accurate submission of their proposals through the MissouriBUYS system. No specific qualifications or certifications beyond compliance with the state's privacy policy are outlined in the RFP documentation.