MN DNR Spire Valley Hatchery Fish Feed

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Fish and Wildlife Division is seeking qualified vendors to supply specialized fish feed for the Spire Valley Hatchery in Remer, Minnesota through a formal Request for Bid process. The procurement includes four line items of fish feed products in 50-pound bags: two bags of Starter #0 feed (45% protein, 16% fat), three bags of Starter #1 feed (45% protein, 16% fat), five bags of Starter #2 feed (45% protein, 16% fat), and 250 bags of Extra 450-Sink 1/8" feed (45% protein, 16% fat), all to be delivered to DNR FAW Spire Valley Hatchery at 1852 State Highway 6 NE, Remer, Minnesota 56672-3111. Delivery is scheduled for January 26, 2026, via ground transportation with freight included in the quoted price. All responses must be submitted electronically through the SWIFT Supplier Portal no later than January 21, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time, with pricing entered directly into the system at the unit line level in United States currency on an FOB Destination, prepaid basis. Prospective bidders must submit any written questions regarding the solicitation to Jeeneng Vang at Jeeneng.vang@state.mn.us by January 16, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Time. Respondents must complete all required certifications, including non-collusion attestations and disclosure of organizational conflicts of interest, provide contractor contact information for contract management and purchase order receipt, specify prompt payment discount terms if offered, and declare delivery timeframes following receipt of order.

The State of Minnesota will consider responses from targeted group businesses, economically disadvantaged businesses, and veteran-owned businesses, offering a preference of up to 12 percent of total available points, as well as an additional 6 percent preference for eligible DEED/DHS providers. All responding vendors must comply with Minnesota law regarding prohibited substances, including restrictions on products containing triclosan, coal tar, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, and intentionally added PFAS. The solicitation includes diversity and inclusion questions regarding whether businesses are Minnesota-based and meet Office of Equity in Procurement size standards, or whether they are for-profit enterprises majority owned and operated by racial minorities, women, individuals with substantial physical disabilities, veterans, or service-disabled veterans, or located in economically disadvantaged counties. All responses will remain firm for 90 days pending State acceptance or rejection, and the State reserves the right to award the contract to a single responder or multiple responders at its discretion. The estimated total dollar value of the contract for one year is between $10,000 and $30,000, representing an estimate only and not constituting a minimum or maximum obligation. The contract term runs from January 30, 2026, through June 30, 2026, with an option for extension up to one additional year in increments as determined by the State, and the State will pay within 30 days following receipt of an undisputed invoice or merchandise delivery, whichever is later, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 16A.124.