Provide Fish Feed to Utah Hatcheries for Five (5) Years

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing and the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for a five-year contract to provide fish feed to Utah hatcheries, with solicitation JH20-161 opened on July 21, 2020, and closed on August 5, 2020. The procurement seeks a comprehensive fish feed supply contract for trout and other fish species raised in state hatcheries, with specific requirements for nutritional content including prescribed protein and lipid percentages. Bidders were required to submit proposals electronically through SciQuest, demonstrating compliance with state and federal licensing requirements, and providing detailed contact and tax identification information. Key deliverables include fish feed with precise nutritional specifications, with delivery notifications and specific packaging requirements. The contract mandates that pricing must include all handling, shipping, and freight charges, with feeds to be delivered FOB to state hatchery locations. Evaluation criteria focused on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest bid pricing, with the contract ultimately awarded to Nelson and Sons, INC dba Skretting USA as the lowest responsive bidder.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract allows for potential modifications to incorporate new technology or technological upgrades associated with the procurement, suggesting flexibility in future feed requirements. While the specific budget range was not detailed in the available documentation, the five-year contract duration indicates a significant, ongoing procurement commitment from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. The contract appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the nutritional, delivery, and packaging specifications for fish feed. The procurement's focus on hatchery feed suggests a critical support role for Utah's fish stocking and conservation efforts, with the successful vendor playing a key role in maintaining the nutritional health of fish raised for stocking in Utah waters.