BID FS-PFL- Live Triploid Grass Carp

The Alabama Department of Natural Conservation & Resources is soliciting a bid for the procurement of 3,207 live triploid grass carp to be delivered to three specific Public Fishing Lakes (PFLs) by March 1, 2025. The fish must measure 10 to 12 inches in size and will be distributed across three delivery locations: Crenshaw County PFL in Luverne (407 fish), Washington County PFL in Millry (1,000 fish), and Chambers County PFL in Lafayette (1,800 fish). The bid is being processed through the AlabamaBUYS supplier portal, with the bid opening scheduled for January 29, 2025, at 10:30 am in the Division of Procurement Auditorium located at 100 N Union Street, Suite 192, Montgomery, AL 36104. The procurement will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all specifications, with pricing required to be F.O.B. destination and including all freight charges. Any trout delivered dead or moribund will be deducted from the total delivery invoice price, and vendors must maintain sufficient inventory to complete the order and respond to additional information requests within five days of receipt.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly detailed in the procurement documents. The bid appears to be open to qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications for live triploid grass carp delivery. While a specific budget range was not provided, the procurement involves the delivery of 3,207 fish across three locations, suggesting a moderate-scale contract. Vendors must be registered in the AlabamaBUYS system and must comply with standard state procurement terms, including electronic submission requirements and comprehensive pricing that includes all associated transaction costs. The procurement is specific to Coosa County and other Alabama jurisdictions, with the contract opportunity targeting suppliers capable of providing high-quality live triploid grass carp that meet the precise size and delivery specifications outlined in the Agency Specifications document. Potential bidders should carefully review all procurement documents, including the Additional Terms and Conditions and the Standard Boilerplate document, to ensure full compliance with state procurement requirements.