Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection

This solicitation is for a small purchase contract with sole source conditions related to the collection of Asian Carp and Common Carp from the Illinois Waterway System within Grundy County, Illinois. The successful vendor will be required to provide a refrigerated trailer for fish storage and hauling, as well as 30 storage totes, and maintain the refrigeration to prevent spoilage. The contract term is from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, with no renewal options. While the vendor will not receive any direct compensation from the Department of Natural Resources, they may utilize the collected fish for non-human consumption purposes such as fertilizer and bait. The estimated value of the raw fish to be provided by the Department during the contract term is $35,000.

This contract does not include any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no incumbent vendor specified. The solicitation was posted on January 12, 2022, with a due date of January 17, 2022, allowing a very short turnaround time for proposals. Standard terms and conditions, COVID-19 protocols, and required certifications have been provided as attachments to the solicitation.