Spring fish food Castalia FY "25

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking procurement of fish food for the Castalia State Fish Hatchery through a competitive quote process. The solicitation requires multiple types of fish feed pellets, specifically 6,000 pounds of 1 or 1.2 millimeter slow-sinking pellets, 1,300 pounds of starter fish feed in #1 size, 1,800 pounds of starter fish feed in #2 size, and 7,000 pounds of 2 or 2.5 millimeter floating pellets. Feed specifications mandate minimum protein levels between 45-47% and fat levels between 14-18%, with packaging requirements of 40, 44, or 50 pound bags. The procurement is limited to Erie County, Ohio, with a specified delivery date of 4/21/2025 to the Castalia State Fish Hatchery located at 7018 Homegardner Road in Castalia. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with award determination based on a lot total calculated by multiplying unit costs by estimated usage. Bidders must quote all items to be considered responsive, and the due date for submissions is March 31, 2025.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents. The contract will be awarded based on the lowest total bid, with no indication of preferential treatment for specific vendor types. Invoicing must be submitted directly to Ohio Shared Services through email (invoices@ohio.gov), fax (614-485-1039), or mail (PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880). The primary point of contact for this procurement is Andrew Jarrett, who can be reached at (419) 684-7499 or andrew.jarrett@dnr.ohio.gov for potential bidders seeking additional information. While a specific budget range was not provided, the total estimated value can be calculated by multiplying the required quantities by anticipated unit prices for the various fish feed pellet types. Interested vendors should carefully review the full procurement template and ensure complete compliance with all specified requirements to be considered for the contract award.