Triploid Rainbow Trout Eggs

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR056208 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) specifically focused on the procurement of triploid rainbow trout eggs for state hatchery operations. The contract enables the department to purchase between 500,000 to 1,300,000 fish eggs annually across multiple seasons, with delivery to various Arizona hatchery locations including Canyon Creek, Tonto Creek, and Sterling Springs Hatcheries. The eggs must meet stringent disease certification requirements and be produced using industry-standard sterility techniques such as thermal shock or pressure chamber methods.

The IDV was awarded to Troutlodge Inc., a Washington-based company, on August 12, 2021, with an initial one-year contract period. The agreement has been subsequently renewed multiple times, with the current extension running through August 12, 2026. As a master agreement, it covers the entire state of Arizona and operates as a fixed-price contract with periodic price adjustments, such as a recent increase from $39.75 to $41.75 per thousand eggs. The contract includes comprehensive liability insurance coverage and has been determined by procurement officials to be more advantageous than conducting repeated competitive solicitations for trout egg procurement.