Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection

The State of Illinois is seeking proposals for the collection of Asian Carp and Common Carp from waterways within the state. The key objectives are to remove these invasive fish species in order to promote the health and biodiversity of aquatic ecosystems. Contractors will be required to use approved collection methods and equipment to capture and transport the fish to designated drop-off locations. Contractors must have experience in commercial fishing or aquatic wildlife management and demonstrated expertise in the identification and handling of Asian Carp and Common Carp. Proposals will be evaluated based on the contractor's technical approach, past performance, and pricing. The contract will run from October 2024 to September 2025, with the possibility of annual renewals. Proposals are due by October 3, 2024.

The contract includes standard terms and conditions for State of Illinois procurements, which address administrative requirements such as prevailing wage, prompt payment, minority contractor participation, and employment tax credits. This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations, and the State has not identified any incumbent vendors or existing technology that must be integrated. The available budget range for this contract is not specified in the posted materials.