Description
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is issuing a competitive Request for Quote (RFQ) to purchase two grades of Walleye Grower 9206 fish feed for the Rathburn Fish Hatchery. Vendors must supply a total of 27,700 lb of feed (9,900 lb of 3.0 mm and 17,800 lb of 4.0 mm) and deliver it FOB Destination to the hatchery by August 14 2026. The solicitation requires vendors to certify compliance with detailed nutritional, quality, packaging, and delivery specifications, and to accept DNR standard contract terms. No subcontracting is allowed; the feed must be produced in the vendor’s own mill with at least five years of experience.
• Product: Walleye Grower 9206 fish feed – 3.0 mm (9,900 lb) and 4.0 mm (17,800 lb).
• Delivery: FOB Destination to Rathburn Fish Hatchery, Moravia, IA 52571, on or before August 14 2026; advance notice ≥ 72 hours; deliveries M‑F 8:00‑15:30.
• Vendor requirements: ≥ 5 years fish‑feed manufacturing, own mill, meet nutrient (≥47 % protein, ≥16 % fat, etc.) and quality limits (PCB ≤ 0.2 ppm, dust ≤ 2 %).
• Submission deadline: July 23 2026 5:00 PM CDT; quote must include contact, sales info, state of residence, years in business, and agreement to FOB terms.
• Payment: Iowa Code § 8A.514 – net 60 days; optional discounts for 15‑day or 30‑day payment terms.
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