NAT26001-TROUTSTOCK_ad01.pdf

This is an addendum to an Invitation to Bid issued by the State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife, for Contract No. NAT26001TROUT under the Trout Stocking Program. The addendum, dated September 14, 2026, notifies all offerors that Appendix A, the Pricing Spreadsheet, which appears on page 47 of the original Invitation to Bid document, was not initially uploaded to the bids.delaware.gov website. The addendum confirms that Appendix A is now available for download from the website and may be used as the pricing spreadsheet for bid submission. All other terms and conditions of the original ITB remain unchanged. Bids are due September 24, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. local time, with public bid opening scheduled for the same date and time. Written questions were due by September 10, 2026, with answers posted by September 15, 2026. The contract period runs one year from November 16, 2026, through November 15, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available if renegotiation is initiated no later than 90 days prior to contract termination. Contract award is expected within 30 days of bid opening.

Prices shall remain firm for the contract term, though vendors may offer lower pricing at any time during the contract period. Upon contract extension, the State reserves the right to adjust prices using the Philadelphia All Urban Consumers Price Index (CPI-U), capped at the annual change rate. Shipping terms are F.O.B. destination with freight pre-paid. Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Product Liability or similar coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate). Bidders must obtain a State of Delaware Business License prior to award and complete registration through the Delaware Supplier Portal. Monthly usage reports in Excel format are mandatory, due by the 15th of each month. The State reserves the right to make multiple awards, partial awards, or award on an item-by-item basis as deemed most advantageous. Bid bonds and performance bonds have been waived.