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27CRDFBCLULL-0001G - Catfish Food

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DASIowa-27CRDFBCLULL-0001GState & Local

Submission Closed07/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for the manufacture and delivery of catfish feed to support its statewide network of fish hatcheries and facilities, with all deliveries required to be FOB destination. The feed must be freshly produced, nutritionally complete, and fully compliant with the detailed specifications provided in the solicitation, ensuring suitability for controlled hatchery environments. Vendors must clearly disclose any deviations or exceptions to the requirements in their proposals, and failure to do so may result in disqualification. All bids must be submitted through the designated online portal, and respondents are required to save progress frequently and recertify their submission each time they reopen their bid after initial submission, even if no changes are made. Any amendments issued by the issuing officer must be reviewed and acknowledged by the respondent, who must then recertify and resubmit their proposal to remain eligible. The solicitation, identified as DASIowa-27CRDFBCLULL-0001G and titled 27CRDFBCLULL-0001G - Catfish Food, was posted on July 1, 2026, with a firm deadline for responses on July 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contract falls under a state-level government procurement and is managed by the Iowa DNR, with Colton Lullmann serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries. Bids must be submitted via the official online bidding platform, and participants are strongly advised to monitor the posted contract terms and conditions on the Iowa DNR website for updates or clarifications. There is no set-aside designation indicated, and the contract is open to all qualified vendors who meet the technical and procedural requirements outlined in the solicitation.

General Info

Iowa DNR seeks freshly made, compliant catfish feed delivered FOB destination by July 15, 2026, via online portal.

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NAICS

311119 - Other Animal Food ManufacturingView NAICS

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27CRDFBCLULL-0001G IMPACS Project Invitation & Registration

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27CRDFBCLULL-0001G - Catfish Food RFB

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RFB Exceptions Form

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27CRDFBCLULL-0001G Cost Proposal

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RFB 27CRDFBCLULL-0001G Catfish Feed for Iowa DNR

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 15

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Submission Closed

07/15/2026, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Iowa

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Colton Lullmann

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Objective: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to establish an Agency-Specific Contract for the manufacture and delivery of catfish feed for use at multiple DNR fish hatcheries and facilities statewide, FOB Destination. The feed must be freshly manufactured, nutritionally complete, and suitable for use in hatchery environments, and must meet or exceed all specifications outlined herein. Vendors are required to clearly identify and disclose any exceptions or deviations from the listed requirements in their bid response. Internet website where contract terms and conditions are posted: http://www.iowadnr.gov/InsideDNR/RFPBidLettings.aspx It is advised to "Save Progress" often and especially after uploading documents. NOTE: Anytime the Respondent opens their bid after the initial submission, they MUST certify and resubmit. No information will be lost from the initial submission. NOTE: Respondent must approve and resubmit their Proposal after an amendment has been posted by the Issuing Officer. If the Proposal was submitted before the amendment, all information will be saved. The Respondent only needs to read and acknowledge the amendment. Instructions for Amendments: Answer the newly posted question in the Questions Section, and CERTIFY and SUBMIT your proposal again (if previously submitted).