Hatchery Fish Food

Nevada State Purchasing, on behalf of the Nevada Department of Wildlife - Fisheries Management, is seeking vendors to submit solicitations for an open-term contract to provide hatchery fish food. The contract will cover multiple jurisdictions, including Washoe County, Carson City, and Reno City. The required goods include specific minimum protein levels for Fry Feed (Starter), Grower (Fingerling #3 & #4), Production (Pellets), and Extruded (all) feed. Vendors must indicate their ability to meet these requirements and provide details on any additional charges for wrap/palletize, estimated freight charges, and delivery lead times to the specified locations of Baker, NV, Boulder City, NV, Ruby Valley, NV, and Yerington, NV. Vendors must be willing to work with hatchery managers on delivery schedules and replace any inferior feed within five days of delivery. The contract opportunity has a bid opening date of August 24, 2022, and the resultant contract may be extended annually at the State's discretion.

The contract opportunity does not provide specific details on set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. However, it does note preferences for Nevada-based businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses. The current incumbent vendor is Rangen, with a contract amount of $23,660.00 and a contract term from 10/12/2022 to 10/13/2026. The solicitation number is 72DOW-S2114, and any unsuccessful proposers may file a Notice of Appeal within 11 days after the date of the Notice of Award.