Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout Feeds

The California Department of General Services Procurement Division, on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is soliciting bids for Salmon, Steelhead, and Trout Feeds across three primary hatchery locations: Feather River Hatchery, Mokelumne River Hatchery, and Nimbus Fish Hatchery. The procurement seeks fish feed products in various sizes ranging from 1.5mm to 7.5mm, with specific annual volume requirements of approximately 275,000 pounds for Feather River, 100,000 pounds for Mokelumne River, and 77,000 pounds for Nimbus Fish Hatchery, plus an additional 27,000 pounds of additives and medications. Only products from two approved manufacturers, Bio-Oregon and Skretting, are eligible for bid, and vendors must provide both sack and bulk packaging options. The solicitation covers a three-year contract period with two potential one-year extensions, with bids due on February 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. Bidders must submit pricing information, including list prices, contract discounts, and unit prices, and must bid on at least one Hatchery Group and the Additives & Medications Group. Delivery requirements mandate completion within 15 working days after order receipt, with a minimum order quantity of 2,200 pounds for feed.

The procurement includes several set-aside and preference provisions for disadvantaged businesses, including opportunities for small businesses, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Nonprofit Veteran Services Agencies. Bidders must provide documentation of their business status, including Secretary of State business numbers and California Department of Tax and Fee Administration Retailer's Seller Permit numbers. Local government agencies can participate in the contract, with contractors required to pay a 1.25% incentive fee on local agency sales. The estimated total contract value is $6.9 million over three years, with pricing remaining firm for the first 12 months and potential adjustments thereafter based on the Producer Price Index, subject to a minimum 5% change threshold. Pricing must include manufacturer information, part numbers, SKU numbers, and packaging details, with specific requirements for medicated feeds including Terramycin 200 and Aquaflor in various concentrations. The contract will be awarded by Hatchery Group to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting all specified requirements.