T1486 Feed: Fish Food, Trout Grower for NJDEP - Fish & Wildlife - Rebid

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) - Fish & Wildlife division is seeking bids for the provision of fish food and trout grower services through a rebid of the current T1486 contract. The solicitation covers two groups of products: Group 1 includes various sizes of slow-sinking fish feed pellets, and Group 2 includes bulk deliveries of larger extruded pellets. Bidders may bid on one or both groups, but must bid on all line items within a group. The state intends to award one contract per group, for a 3-year term with options to extend up to 3 additional years. Detailed product specifications, packaging, and delivery requirements are provided. Pricing is to be submitted on a per pound basis, FOB destination, with the state reserving the right to negotiate and request best and final offers. The bid is due on October 24, 2023, with no mandatory pre-quote conference or site visit required.

This contract opportunity is not designated as a small business or disabled veteran-owned business set-aside. The current contract pricing information is provided for reference only, as this is a new solicitation with revised requirements. The jurisdictions covered include Mercer County and Trenton City. No specific budget range or award value is provided, but the estimated quantities over the 3-year term are included in the solicitation. Bidders must provide evidence of relevant past performance and any prior contract terminations as part of the bid submission process.