Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the collection of Asian Carp and Common Carp from the Illinois Waterway System in Grundy County. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to provide a refrigerated trailer, storage totes, equipment, and personnel to collect, temporarily store, and transport the fish on an as-needed basis as requested by the Department. The contract term is for one year, from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, and is not renewable. The vendor will not receive compensation from the Department but will be allowed to use the collected fish for non-human consumption purposes such as fertilizer and bait. The estimated total value of the fish to be collected is $35,000. The contract allows for subcontractors, and the vendor must comply with all state and federal laws, regulations, and certifications, including providing proof of required licenses and permits.

This contracting opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents indicate there is a single incumbent vendor, Sorce Freshwater, with whom the Department has an existing contract. The State of Illinois' standard terms and conditions for state contracts apply, including requirements related to COVID-19 protocols, non-discrimination, accessibility, and political contributions.