Fish Food - KDWP All Hatcheries

The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is conducting a competitive procurement for fish food to support multiple state fish hatcheries, with Bid Event #17300-EVT0010352 seeking vendors to supply specialized feed for various fish species across five facilities: Meade Fish Hatchery, Woodson Rearing Pond, Farlington Fish Hatchery, Pratt Fish Hatchery, and Milford Fish Hatchery. The procurement covers multiple feed categories including 35-45% protein warmwater floating feed, medicated feed, bulk feed, and 40-48% starter diets, with specific requirements for pellet sizes ranging from 0.3mm to 12mm, protein content, and delivery specifications. Bidders must provide feed manufactured within 30 days of delivery, packaged in moisture-resistant 40-50 pound bags, and screened to allow no more than 1% waste fines. The solicitation targets feed for species including Largemouth Bass, Plains Minnow, Channel Catfish, Blue Catfish, Striped Bass, Sunfish, and Koi, with anticipated order quantities ranging from 50 to 40,000 pounds per location. Key submission requirements include detailed specifications, technical literature, and a comprehensive cost sheet, with bids due by July 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM CDT, and a contract term running through July 31, 2030.

The procurement includes preferences for Disabled Veteran Owned Businesses and Certified Businesses, with political subdivisions allowed to utilize the resulting contract. Vendors must obtain a current Tax Clearance Certificate and comply with state bidding requirements, including submission of Immigration Reform and Control, Sexual Harassment, and Boycott of Israel documentation. For orders exceeding $5,000, KDWP will send a Request for Quote to all awarded vendors, with the lowest-priced compliant bid selected, while smaller orders can be processed with a single vendor. The state reserves the right to periodically refresh the vendor pool and adjust procurement strategies based on production plans and budgetary considerations. Purchases can be made using a Procurement Card (P-Card) with no additional charges permitted. While specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement suggests substantial annual feed requirements, with the majority of orders typically placed in early spring, equating to approximately three semi-truckloads of bagged feed. Vendors must be officially invited to participate and must request an invitation at least 24 hours before the event's closing date and time.