300 State Fair FishBid Documents

The State of Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Fish & Wildlife Division is issuing Request for Quotation (RFQ) Solicitation No. 156653 to procure 6-8 inch Hybrid Bluegill fish (Lepomis cyanellus and Lepomis macrochirius) in the quantity of 1,800 units. The fish are to be delivered to the state fairgrounds in two separate deliveries scheduled for approximately the first week of August 2026, with specific dates and times to be determined. Bids must be submitted by May 4, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. via email to RDowning@DNR.in.gov or fax to 317-972-3275, Attention: Raelynn Downing. Respondents should direct questions to RDowning@DNR.in.gov. Pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed basis with unit prices and extended totals, with unit prices taking precedence in case of discrepancies. All delivery is F.O.B. destination, the State is exempt from taxes, and a 90-day minimum warranty is required on all goods delivered. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice.

Respondents must comply with mandatory certifications including drug-free workplace compliance, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, nondiscrimination requirements, and Indiana ethical standards. Bidders may claim purchasing preferences for U.S. Manufactured Products, Indiana Business, Indiana Small Business, and recycled content, with supporting documentation required. Minority and Women's Business Enterprise (MWBE) subcontractor participation goals are established at 8% for minority participation and 11% for women participation, while Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) goals are set at 3%. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the solicitation. Responses exceeding $75,000 in value require manual signatures and cannot be submitted by fax; responses within this threshold may be submitted electronically. The procurement contains no specified site visits or bidders' conferences.