KDFWR - Soybean Meal for Fish Hatcheries (REBID)

The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR) has issued a Request for Bid (RFB) for soybean meal to be used in fish hatcheries, specifically located in Rowan County. The procurement seeks 50-pound paper bags of soybean meal with a protein content between 44-48%, to be delivered to the Minor Clark Fish Hatchery in Morehead and Peter W. Pfeiffer Fish Hatchery in Frankfort. Delivery is required between March and September 2025, with vendors responsible for unloading at storage facilities with 4-foot high docks using appropriate equipment like floor jacks or forklifts. The contract will be awarded on a best value basis using a 100-point evaluation scale, with 90 points allocated to pricing and 10 points to delivery time. Deliveries must be completed within 14 working days of order receipt. Key dates include January 27, 2025, for written questions, January 30, 2025, for question responses, and February 7, 2025, at 12:00 PM ET for bid submissions. The initial contract term is one year, beginning March 1, 2025, with four optional one-year renewal periods.

The solicitation includes specific requirements for bidder qualifications, with preferences for Kentucky resident bidders and qualified bidders as defined by state regulations. Bidders must complete and submit various affidavits, including campaign finance, resident bidder status, and qualified bidder status documents. These affidavits must be notarized and remain valid for one year from execution. The contract allows for potential price adjustments after the first 12 months based on industry-wide price changes, subject to KDFWR approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement indicates that quantities are estimates with no guaranteed minimum purchase amounts. Notably, the solicitation includes provisions for nonprofit organizations serving individuals with severe disabilities, requiring that 75% of direct labor hours be performed by individuals with severe disabilities. Vendors must submit their bids through the Kentucky Vendor Self Service (VSS) system, following specific technical requirements for document uploads and submission processes.