Hatchery Fish Food

The Nevada State Purchasing Division, on behalf of the Department of Wildlife, is soliciting responsible vendors for the supply and delivery of hatchery fish food to multiple locations across Nevada, including Boulder City, Yerington, Ruby Valley, and Baker. Deliveries are typically scheduled on a quarterly basis with a required lead time of less than one month. The scope includes various feed types such as fry feed, grower fingerling, production pellets, extruded feed, and Bozeman Razorback Sucker formulations. Each product must adhere to strict nutritional standards, with protein and fat minimums ranging from 40% protein and 12% fat for the Razorback Sucker formulation up to 55% protein and 17% fat for fry feed. Logistical requirements vary by location, with Yerington and Ruby Valley requiring stinger trucks for feed tower delivery, while Boulder City and Baker require bagged feed and the provision of a pallet jack for unloading. All feed must be fresh and non-expired; any inferior products, including those that are moldy or of poor quality, must be replaced within five days of delivery. Vendors must provide freight charges separately from feed prices and are bound by the implied warranties of the Nevada Uniform Commercial Code. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the NevadaEPro portal by the specified deadline, and a delivery variance of ten days is permitted without grounds for rejection.