Milled Fish Food

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking to establish a blanket contract for milled fish feed to be used at TPWD hatcheries. The initial order is for 166,500 pounds of milled fish food, with deliveries required by March 1, 2024. The solicitation includes detailed specifications for various milled fish feed products, including catfish floating feed, salmon ration, and coarse crumbles. Bids are due by 2:00 PM on January 30, 2024, and the contract will terminate when a term contract is awarded by the Comptroller's Statewide Procurement Division. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the bidder providing the best value, with pricing and packaging requirements, as well as warranty, inspection, and delivery terms, specified in the Invitation for Bid (IFB).

The IFB includes various preferences for historically underutilized businesses, Texas-based businesses, and products made in Texas or with recycled materials. No information is provided about incumbents or funding sources, but TPWD will only pay for actual goods received. The contract will serve TPWD Hatcheries located in Brazoria County, Texas, and additional products may be added via written amendment as needed.