TWRA Fish Food

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a two-year contract to procure fish food for its statewide hatchery operations, specifically targeting cold water and warm water fish cultivation efforts. The solicitation covers nine different fish food types, including fry feed, slow-sinking extruded pellets, slow-sinking pigmented pellets, and floating extruded pellets in various sizes and specifications. Each fish food type has precise nutritional requirements, including specific protein, fat, and moisture content, with quantities ranging from 13,376 to 212,960 pounds per line item. The contract requires delivery to multiple TWRA fish hatchery locations across Tennessee within 30 days of purchase order issuance, with all delivery charges included in the bid pricing. Bids are due by September 11, 2024, with the contract anticipated to commence on September 16, 2024, and bidders must submit their proposals through the State of Tennessee's supplier portal. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, and the contract includes provisions for a potential 180-day extension.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations, but it does include requirements for diversity business participation and encourages participation from various business types. Bidders must provide documentation regarding sales tax registration, diversity business participation efforts, and affirm compliance with the Iran Divestment Act. The contract requires vendors to disclose any debarment or criminal history, and there are standard provisions prohibiting illegal immigrants. While no incumbent vendor information is provided, the solicitation indicates that funding will be sourced from State of Tennessee appropriated funds, subject to fund availability. Though specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the fish food procurement—covering multiple hatcheries and substantial quantities of feed—suggests a significant contract value. Potential bidders must carefully review the detailed specifications in the attached documents, particularly the Terms and Conditions, Specifications, and Solicitation documents, to ensure full compliance with all contractual requirements.