Fish Feed - MDC

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting fish feed under RFP STATE 0000000438SL, with proposals due by July 17, 2026, through the MissouriBUYS electronic portal. The contract requires the delivery of multiple types of cold water fish feed in varying pellet and granule sizes, ranging from starter mashes to broodstock diets, all to be delivered FOB destination to various state fish hatcheries across Missouri. Packaging must adhere to strict specifications including sewn closures, specific net weight ranges per bag, recyclable plastic bags unless otherwise requested, and shipment on grade two wooden pallets with cardboard liners and shrink wrapping. Feed must be cooled to 10°F above ambient temperature and dried to no more than 10% moisture prior to packaging, with each bag labeled with clear diet identification and the milling date. Award will be made using a best-value trade-off methodology, with cost accounting for up to 200 points and additional preference points available for participation by Blind or Sheltered Workshops (up to 15 points based on a sliding scale) and Service-Disabled Veteran Enterprises (3 fixed points). Vendors must be registered in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State, compliant with state tax obligations, and must commit to utilizing qualifying organizations for commercially useful services under the contract. Compliance with Missouri’s Anti-Discrimination Against Israel Act, Buy American provisions, and state procurement preference statutes is mandatory, documented through required exhibits. All deliverables must meet state standards for merchantability, fitness for purpose, and low environmental contaminants, with inspection and acceptance occurring at hatchery delivery points. Invoices must be submitted monthly on vendor letterhead, referencing the purchase order, and paid via ACH-EFT to the vendor’s registered MissouriBUYS account. Contract performance is contingent upon annual state appropriations, and intellectual property, data security, and confidentiality obligations will survive contract expiration. The RFP explicitly prohibits federal identifiers like UEI or CAGE codes, instead relying on state-specific business registrations and certifications.