Fish Feed, Medications, and Additives

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting bids for a three-year contract to supply fish feeds, medications, and additives for multiple hatchery facilities, including Feather River, Mokelumne River, Nimbus Fish, and Kern River Planting Base. The procurement covers comprehensive feed requirements for salmon, steelhead, and trout across various life stages (fry, fingerling, production, and broodstock), with annual purchase volumes ranging from 24,000 to 275,000 pounds per facility. Qualified vendors must provide products exclusively from three approved manufacturers: Bio-Oregon, Skretting, and Rangen, with specific feed sizes ranging from 1.5mm to 7.5mm. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) requires bidders to submit pricing through a detailed workbook, including list prices, contract unit prices, and percentage discounts. Bids are due January 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with delivery expected within 15 working days after order receipt. Vendors must bid on at least one Hatchery Group and the mandatory Additives & Medications Group, with required additives including Terramycin and Aquaflor in various concentrations.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference opportunities for small businesses and disadvantaged enterprises, with a 5% bid preference available for certified small businesses and disabled veteran business enterprises (DVBE). The contract will be mandatory for CDFW and available for use by participating local agencies, with an included 1.25% incentive fee for local government agency sales. The estimated total contract value is approximately $6.9 million over three years, with potential two one-year extension options. Bidders must provide specific documentation, including their Secretary of State business number, California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit, and confirmation of business operations. The contract includes provisions for price adjustments after the initial 12-month period, contingent on a minimum 5% increase in the Producer Price Index for Animal and Marine Feed products. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with freight prepaid by the contractor, and vendors must comply with specific fish feed bin delivery requirements at designated hatchery locations.