Hatchery Fish Food

The State of Nevada, through the Nevada Department of Wildlife - Fisheries Management, is seeking vendors to submit solicitations for the procurement of hatchery fish food. The contract covers the delivery of fry feed (starter), grower (fingerling #3 & #4), production (pellets), and extruded feed to various locations across several Nevada counties, including Boulder City, Yerington, Ruby Valley, and Baker. Vendors must meet minimum protein requirements for each feed type and provide details on lead times, delivery schedules, and any additional charges for palletizing and wrapping. The contract will be awarded to the vendor(s) who can meet the stated requirements and provide the most competitive pricing and delivery terms.

The solicitation is open to all interested vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract was previously awarded to Rangen, Inc. for a 2-year term from May 1, 2019 to April 30, 2021 for a total amount of $464,043.04. The current solicitation has a due date of April 4, 2019, and the contract term may be up to two years, with potential annual extensions. The State of Nevada will provide a 5% preference for bids submitted by Nevada-based businesses.