Regional Delivery and Logistics for Fish Hatcheries

The contract involves the regional delivery and logistics of bagged fish feed to multiple Iowa Department of Natural Resources hatcheries under FOB Destination, freight-prepaid terms, meaning the contractor assumes all transportation costs and risks until delivery is completed at each hatchery location. All shipments must be palletized and loaded using forklift-compatible trailers, with each pallet not exceeding 2,200 pounds to ensure safe and efficient unloading at the facilities. The work requires precise scheduling and coordination to meet the operational needs of hatcheries distributed across Iowa, emphasizing reliability and adherence to handling standards to prevent product damage or contamination. The solicitation is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 484220, which pertains to general freight trucking. It was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 15, 2026, allowing interested parties a two-week window to submit proposals. While no specific point of contact or office address is provided, the contractual performance is entirely tied to locations within Iowa and must be executed through the designated logistics infrastructure. Interested contractors can access further details through the public bidding portal linked in the solicitation.