Fish Feed

The State of New Mexico is seeking bids for the provision of fish feed for the New Mexico Department of Game and Fish. The contract will be for a term of four years, with no option to extend. The successful bidder will be required to provide fish feed that meets the specifications outlined in the bid document, including protein, fat, fiber, and ash content. The feed must be packaged in new multi-wall polyethylene or glassine lined paper bags, and delivery must be made within ten days of notification from the hatchery. The bidder must also agree to replace any damaged or defective feed at no cost to the State. • The approximate annual need for trout food is 1,000,000 pounds. • The feed must meet the complete nutritional requirements of trout without the necessity of supplemental feedings. • The pellets and granules are not to be bagged until cooled to ten degrees Fahrenheit above ambient air temperature and dried to a moisture content of ten percent or less. • The manufacturer's mill, equipment, and manufacturing procedures must comply with the FDA's "Good Manufacturing Practices". • The bidder must provide samples of the feed upon request, and the feed must be free from noxious chemicals and foreign materials.