Fish Feed, Medications, and Additives

This solicitation covers the estimated three-year requirements of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) for Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout Feeds. The contract resulting from this solicitation will be mandatory for CDFW and available for use by participating local agencies, including Shasta County. The procurement includes a wide range of fish feed products, feed additives, and medications required across 20 different state-operated hatcheries, with approximate annual volumes ranging from 2,000 lbs to 650,000 lbs. Bidders must complete detailed pricing workbooks, meet specified packaging and delivery requirements, and only provide products from the approved Qualified Products List. The contract term is three years with two optional one-year extensions, and bids are due by November 13, 2024.

The solicitation includes various socioeconomic programs, such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) and Small Business preferences. While no specific set-asides are mentioned, the contract appears to be an open competitive procurement, and the current mandatory statewide contract has an estimated value of $6,900,000 over three years. Local government agencies will have the same rights and privileges as the state under the terms of this contract. The solicitation does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements.