26CRDFBCLULL-0022G - Trout Fish Food

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to establish an Agency-Specific Contract for the manufacture and delivery of trout fish feed. The feed must be freshly manufactured, nutritionally complete, and suitable for use in hatchery environments. Vendors are required to clearly identify and disclose any exceptions or deviations from the listed requirements in their bid response. The contract will be for the delivery of trout fish feed to multiple DNR fish hatcheries and facilities statewide. • The feed must meet or exceed all specifications outlined in the contract. • The vendor must have a history of fish food manufacturing for a minimum of five years. • The feed must be processed solely by the contracted vendor in a mill with facilities for quality control. • The vendor must provide an order confirmation via email within 24 hours of order placement. • The feed shall be bagged in quantities of 40 – 55 lbs. per bag and delivered on structurally-sound good-quality wooden pallets.