Live, Sterile Rainbow Trout – Delivered

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR068587 is a statewide contract for procuring live, sterile rainbow trout for the Community Fishing Program (CFP). The IDV enables the procurement of catchable-sized triploid rainbow trout, with an annual requirement ranging from 52,000 to 68,000 pounds. Trout deliveries are concentrated between November and March, targeting 52 different water bodies across multiple Arizona cities including Phoenix, Tucson, Scottsdale, Mesa, and Chandler. The fish must meet specific criteria, including a minimum length of 10.5 inches, with 90% of each delivery meeting catchable-size specifications.

Cove River Ranch of Richfield, Utah, is the prime contractor for this IDV, with the contract initially awarded on November 13, 2023, and currently extended through November 13, 2026. The contract is a master agreement covering the state of Arizona, with a comprehensive pricing structure of $6.90 per pound of fish and $3.00 per mile for delivery. The total contract value includes provisions for core waters with up to 9 annual stockings and expansion waters with 4 annual stockings. Cove River Ranch has demonstrated capability to deliver 1,200-5,000 pounds per delivery and produces up to 150,000 pounds of trout annually, with rigorous fish health and transportation standards.