Fish Feed

Solicitation STATE 0000000564SL is a request for proposals from the Missouri Office of Administration, Division of Purchasing, to provide cold water fish feed for the Missouri Department of Conservation. The contract requires the delivery of slow sinking and floating fish feed to various hatcheries across the state, including Montauk, Shepherd of the Hills, and Roaring River, with an estimated total annual quantity of 2,190,968 pounds. Award will be granted to the lowest responsive and reliable vendor, with a preference for Missouri-based firms and products. The contract features firm fixed pricing and includes an option for two additional one-year renewals. Strict quality and delivery standards apply, requiring manufacturing plants to comply with FDA Good Manufacturing Practices and feed to have a dust content not exceeding 4 percent. All feed must be milled within 60 calendar days of delivery and delivered FOB Destination within 28 calendar days of an order. Packaging must consist of shrink-wrapped, recyclable plastic bags on grade two wooden pallets, with specific weight requirements for sinking and floating varieties. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically via MissouriBUYS, including all required exhibits and certifications regarding tax compliance, domestic product preferences, and anti-discrimination laws.