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, Illinois. The contract is between the State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources and a sole-source vendor, Darrick Garner. The vendor will be responsible for providing a refrigerated trailer, storage totes, and other equipment to collect and transport the fish on an as-needed basis as requested by the Department. The contract term is from January 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022, and the vendor will not receive monetary compensation but will be entitled to use the collected fish for non-human consumption purposes such as fertilizer and bait. The estimated value of the raw fish provided during the contract term is $35,000. The contract does not have any renewal options and is not subject to set-asides or preferences.

The procurement documents include the State of Illinois standard terms and conditions, as well as the required vendor certifications covering compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions, use of US-made steel and products free of forced or child labor, and registration and tax payment obligations. Vendors must agree to these certifications in their entirety for the term of the contract and any renewals, and are under a continuing obligation to remain in compliance and report any non-compliance. The documents also outline COVID-19 protection requirements for state and local government contractors in Illinois, including the use of face coverings, COVID-19 vaccination, or COVID-19 testing.