Rainbow Trout

The Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing is requesting proposals for live rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) for the Missouri Department of Conservation's four hatchery locations, with proposals due July 31, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time. Vendors must hold "Prospective" or "Spend Authorized" registration status in MissouriBUYS to submit.

The state offers a 10 percent preference under the Domestic Products Procurement Act for goods manufactured or produced in the United States, plus bonus point preferences of 5–15 points for Organizations for the Blind or Sheltered Workshops participation and 3 points for Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises.

Trout must measure 9 to 16 inches in length with an average weight of 0.75 pounds, be disease-free, and carry certification negative for specified diseases within three years prior to award. All trout must receive zebra mussel prevention treatment (potassium chloride and formalin). Deliveries occur between May and August, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., to Maramec Spring Hatchery, Montauk Hatchery, Roaring River Hatchery, and Bennett Spring Hatchery, with schedules coordinated at least two weeks in advance. The contractor must power wash and disinfect transport trucks, maintain 3 percent allowable mortality with a seven-day guarantee, and replace damaged products at no cost to the state.

Historical spending: $102,555 (FY2024), $321,210 (FY2025), and $341,721 (FY2026). The contract term runs March 15, 2027 through March 14, 2028, with two optional one-year renewals at the Division of Purchasing's sole discretion. Pricing is firm and fixed; evaluation uses objective cost analysis with a maximum of 200 points to the lowest responsive vendor. The incumbent contractor operates under contract CC240236001. Monthly invoices are due by the last day of the following month, with payment within 30 calendar days. All contracts are contingent on Missouri General Assembly appropriation for each fiscal year.