Pond Fertilizer

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) soliciting vendors to supply pond fertilizer for the Fort Peck Multi-Species Fish Hatchery located in Fort Peck, Montana. The specific procurement (FWP-IFB-2020-0124) is for one ton of a 50:50 mix of ground alfalfa meal and wheat mids, with F.O.B. delivery required directly to the hatchery at 277 Hwy 117, Fort Peck, MT 59223. The solicitation was opened on January 28, 2020, at 1:30 PM MST and will close on February 10, 2020, at 2:00 PM MST. Bidders must complete a contractor information form and submit a Dark Money Declaration form, potentially requiring additional disclosure documentation related to Montana Executive Order No. 15-2018. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Kari Shinn, reachable at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249, who can provide additional details about submission requirements and specifications. Potential vendors must carefully review standard purchasing terms, delivery language, special terms, and insurance clauses associated with the bid.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms are established at 0% with a net 30-day period, and the commodity is classified under agricultural fertilizer code 0102. While specific award values are not detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement is for a single ton of fertilizer mix, suggesting a relatively modest contract value. The bid is specifically for the Fort Peck Multi-Species Fish Hatchery, indicating a targeted, localized procurement focused on supporting fish cultivation infrastructure. No information about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration was provided in the available documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review all bid requirements, complete all necessary forms, and ensure compliance with Montana state procurement regulations and the specified technical specifications for the pond fertilizer.