Hebron fish hatchery FY25 Feed order

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), specifically the Hebron State Fish Hatchery located in Lake County, is seeking a procurement contract for fish food pellets. The solicitation requires the delivery of 11,000 pounds of specialized fish feed, comprising four distinct pellet types with specific size, protein, and fat content requirements: 6,000 pounds of 3mm slow-sinking pellets, 1,000 pounds of 8mm sinking pellets, 2,000 pounds of 2mm slow-sinking pellets, and 2,000 pounds of 1.6mm slow-sinking pellets. All pellets must be packaged in 50-pound bags and delivered to the Hebron State Fish Hatchery at 10517 Canal Road in Hebron, Ohio, with a scheduled delivery date of 4/21/2025. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, determined by calculating the low lot total through multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. Evaluation criteria include comprehensive bid submission for all items, inclusion of delivery costs, and compliance with specified pellet characteristics. The proposal deadline is March 26, 2025, and interested vendors can contact Roger Chittum at (740) 928-8092 or roger.chittum@dnr.ohio.gov for additional information.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. Bidders must submit complete quotes for all items to be considered responsive, with invoicing to be submitted directly to Ohio Shared Services (OSS) through email (invoices@ohio.gov), fax (614-485-1039), or mail (PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880). While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the total procurement volume is 11,000 pounds of fish feed pellets, which suggests a moderate-scale contract. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements. The solicitation implies a straightforward procurement process focused on obtaining specialized fish feed for the Hebron State Fish Hatchery, with the primary evaluation criterion being cost-effectiveness and compliance with detailed pellet specifications.