Skretting ORI-One Rotifer Diet for Coastal Fisheries

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) 802-26-72208 on January 26, 2026, for a blanket purchase contract to supply Skretting ORI-One rotifer diet for Coastal Fisheries operations. This procurement seeks approximately 300 bags (450 kilograms total) of specialized 1.5-kilogram food-grade foil-lined bags containing an algae-based rotifer diet meeting stringent nutritional specifications: 5% moisture content, 56% protein, 17% oil, and 37 mg/g dry weight N-3 HUFA, with a minimum three-month shelf life from delivery date. Delivery will be made to two TPWD facilities: Sea Center Texas in Lake Jackson and Marine Development Center in Corpus Christi. Bidders must provide line-item pricing for the product and separate shipping charges to each facility, with all freight charges including shipping, handling, fuel surcharges, delivery fees, and tariffs included in pricing. The bid due date and opening is 2:00 PM Central Time on January 27, 2026, with the contract commencing March 1, 2026, and continuing through February 28, 2027. The contract may be renewed for up to four additional one-year periods subject to mutual written agreement and fund availability. TPWD will evaluate bids based on best value criteria encompassing lowest price, bidder ability and qualifications, delivery and service schedules, and past performance, with bids remaining binding for 60 business days from the due date.

The IFB specifies proprietary specifications under Texas Government Code Section 2155.067, permitting competing vendors to propose equivalent products with detailed explanations demonstrating specification compliance, thereby allowing multiple qualified suppliers to participate. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are identified in the procurement documentation, and no current contractor or incumbent vendor information is provided. Bidders must comply with extensive state and federal requirements, including Executive Order GA-48 certifications regarding foreign adversaries, E-Verify employment verification, and various statutory prohibitions related to federal funding compliance. The contract is subject to federal funding provisions and TPWD reserves the right to adjust quantities prior to award based on bid results and budget constraints. No site visit or bidders conference is scheduled. Payment will be made within 30 days of receipt of properly prepared invoices and acceptance of goods, with late payments accruing interest per Texas Government Code Chapter 2251. Specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the IFB documentation.