Custom Built Perch NetBid Documents

The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), specifically the Division of Fish & Wildlife's Lake Michigan Research facility, is seeking a procurement for four custom-built perch nets to be used for spring sampling on Lake Michigan. The solicitation requires multifilament gill nets, each measuring 150 feet long by 6 feet deep, configured in a sinking style with mesh sizes ranging from 1 to 2 inches square. The nets must be constructed with specific technical requirements, including foamcore and braided poly rope components, leadcore bottom rope, and precise tie intervals for hanging. The bid period opens on November 12, 2025, and closes on December 15, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, with all items to be delivered to the DNR facility located at 100 West Water Street in Michigan City, Indiana. Bidders must submit pricing on a per-unit basis, incorporating all costs including shipping, reconditioning, installation, and labor, with pricing above the requested unit potentially resulting in offer rejection. Vendors must quote in U.S. dollars and authorize electronic funds transfer for state payments.

The solicitation includes specific diversity and participation goals, requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), 11% Women Business Enterprise (WBE), and 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) participation. Bidders may claim various state purchasing preferences, including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, and Indiana Small Business preferences, provided appropriate documentation is submitted. Contractors must provide a 90-day warranty or manufacturer's standard warranty, whichever is longer, and submit certifications regarding drug-free workplace compliance, nondiscrimination, and employment eligibility verification. While no specific contract value is listed, vendors must submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating compliance with ethical obligations and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Deliveries must be completed within 30 days of purchase order receipt, and all payments will be processed electronically in arrears. Interested vendors should direct inquiries to Kathy Evans at kmevans@dnr.in.gov or contact the Indiana Department of Natural Resources Purchasing office for additional information.