Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection

The state of Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide fish collection services for Asian Carp and Common Carp from the Illinois Waterway System. The selected vendor will be required to provide a refrigerated trailer for overnight fish storage and hauling, storage totes, a hand jack, and a shovel. The contract term is from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023, and the estimated value of the raw fish to be provided by the Department during the contract term is $35,000. The vendor must have a valid wholesale/retail aquatic life permit and provide documentation of total fish removed and disposition under previous contracts, if applicable. The vendor shall use the collected fish for non-human consumption purposes such as fertilizer and bait, and shall not process, sell, or use the fish for direct human consumption.

The contract opportunity is a small purchase with sole source conditions, and is limited to Grundy County, Illinois. Vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protection requirements outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders, which may include face coverings, vaccinations, or testing when working in certain facilities. Additionally, vendors must comply with the State's Standard Terms and Conditions and provide the required Standard Certifications, including compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions, and requirements related to drug-free workplaces, steel products, and foreign-made equipment. There are no details provided on any set-aside designations or incumbent vendors.