Conservation/Fisheries/Sipsey - Trout Stockings

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, specifically District 3 Fisheries in Jefferson County, is seeking a vendor to provide and stock live rainbow trout in the Sipsey Fork of the Warrior River. The procurement requires the delivery of 5,000 pounds of trout over five separate deliveries, scheduled for the third Thursday of April, May, June, August, and September. Each delivery must consist of 1,000 pounds of trout, with fish averaging 12 inches in length (ranging from 11 to 13 inches) and weighing approximately 0.60 pounds. The trout will be stocked directly below Lewis Smith Dam at specific GPS coordinates (3356'23.0"N 8706'25.6"W), with deliveries permitted between 8 AM and 6 PM CST. Vendors must provide certification that the trout are free of whirling disease and use a specific 10-inch diameter PVC pipe intake for stocking. The first stocking is scheduled for 4/17/2025, with the proposal due date of 3/29/2025. Vendors must notify the District 3 Fisheries Supervisor at least three business days prior to each delivery and provide documentation of the number and weight of trout delivered.

The contract opportunity appears to be open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned in the available documentation. Vendors must comply with Alabama state procurement requirements, including registration in Alabama Buys and adherence to the Standard Terms and Conditions outlined in the Quick Quote Standard Boilerplate document. The procurement includes specific compliance requirements such as E-Verify program enrollment and sales tax compliance. While the exact budget is not explicitly stated, the contract involves 5,000 pounds of trout across five deliveries, which suggests a substantial but not necessarily high-value contract. Any trout delivered dead or moribund will be deducted from the total delivery invoice price, and alternative delivery dates can be arranged if environmental conditions are unsuitable. Vendors must be prepared to coordinate closely with the District 3 Fisheries Supervisor and meet all specified technical and logistical requirements for trout delivery and stocking.