Self sustaining fish feed

The Vermont Office of Purchasing and Contracting has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Self Sustaining Fish Feed on behalf of the State of Vermont, with Rutland County as the jurisdiction of focus. The procurement solicits bids from qualified vendors to supply fish feed products that meet sustainability criteria and operational requirements for state aquaculture or fish management initiatives. While the specific deliverables, performance metrics, key objectives, and required vendor qualifications are not detailed in the posted notice, interested bidders should consult the complete RFP documents available on the state's procurement portal at http://www.bgs.state.vt.us/pca/bids/bids.php for comprehensive specifications and evaluation criteria. The proposal submission deadline is May 22, 2026, providing potential bidders with a 30-day window from the April 22, 2026 posting date to prepare and submit their responses. All notifications, releases, and amendments related to this RFP will be posted exclusively on the procurement website, and vendors are responsible for monitoring the portal regularly, as the state will not proactively contact vendors regarding updates.

The posted opportunity notice does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted vendor categories, nor does it identify any incumbent contractors or existing infrastructure requirements that would necessitate integration with current systems. Similarly, the award value or budget range for this contract has not been disclosed in the available posting materials and should be confirmed within the full RFP documentation. For technical questions or assistance in accessing the bid documents, interested parties may contact Stefanie Malmstein at Stefanie.Malmstein@vermont.gov. Prospective bidders should note that all submission activity and contract administration will occur through the designated state procurement portal, and compliance with state purchasing procedures and timelines is mandatory for bid consideration.