Supply and Delivery of Fish Feed

The Government of Ontario, through the Ministry of Natural Resources, is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of approximately 245,000 kg per year of slow sinking, extruded fish feed. The requirement includes various sizes ranging from starter to grower and brood diets, to be delivered to ten Provincial Stations across Ontario. The anticipated contract start date is April 1, 2027, for a one-year term with no option to extend. The award will be based on the best price, evaluated through a two-stage process. Stage one involves mandatory eligibility requirements, including the Building Ontario Business initiative, which requires bidders to be a Canadian business or an entity from a Canadian trade partner country. Stage two is a commercial evaluation where the lowest bid price is used in a relative formula to determine the final score. Bidders must provide three client references from the last three years and submit a lump sum total cost of feed delivered via the Rate Bid Form. Compliance requirements are stringent, requiring bidders to maintain a written occupational health and safety policy in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and provide proof of insurance and WSIB coverage. Additionally, bidders must be in good standing with their Ontario tax obligations to avoid the rescission of their selection. All submissions must be made through the Ontario Tenders Portal by the deadline of November 17, 2026.