Description
The State of Maryland is seeking a qualified supplier to provide a steady source of fish feed for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) hatcheries under a three‑year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and will cover approximately 160,000 lb of nutritionally‑complete trout, salmon, and steelhead feed per year, with delivery to six MDNR hatchery locations on a quarterly schedule (or as needed). The feed must meet strict nutritional, ingredient, and quality specifications (ISO‑9001 preferred, IFFO‑certified fishmeal, specific protein/fat/moisture levels, omega‑3 ratios, etc.) and be manufactured in a dedicated fish‑feed facility. Bidders must be registered in Maryland’s eMMA system, provide references, and certify compliance with FDA CGMP, HACCP, and federal funding requirements. Pricing is firm per pound for the contract term, and the award will be based solely on total price.
• Contract type: IDIQ, firm‑fixed‑unit‑price, 3‑year base period, no renewal
• Estimated annual volume: ~160,000 lb of various feed formulations (starter, fry, grower, broodstock)
• Delivery: Quarterly to six hatcheries; 21‑day notice for orders, 1‑month delivery window
• Mandatory qualifications: eMMA registration, ISO‑9001 (preferred), IFFO fishmeal certification, three references, FDA CGMP compliance
• Evaluation: Lowest total bid price; no subcontracting without MDNR approval
• Funding: Federal (USFWS Wildlife & Sportfish Restoration grant)