Fathead Minnows for IDNR Hatcheries

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Solicitation number
23-422DNR-DIREC-B-35080
State
Illinois
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The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking bids for the procurement of Fathead Minnows for their fish hatcheries. The contract is for a one-year term, with the possibility of up to three annual renewals. The successful vendor will be required to deliver the minnows to the Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery and the LaSalle Fish Hatchery, with approximately 81% going to Jake Wolf and 19% to LaSalle. Vendors must obtain the necessary licenses and permits, including a VHS-Susceptible Species Import Permit and either a Resident (retail or wholesale) Minnow Dealer's License or a Non-Resident Aquatic Life Dealer License. Bids are due by March 15, 2023, and the contract will be awarded to the compliant low bidder by line item. Pricing is to remain firm for the one-year term, and there is no discount available.

This solicitation is not subject to any small business, minority, women, or veteran business set-aside requirements. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution. The contract was previously awarded to Kingfisher Enterprises, LLC for a one-year term with options to renew for up to three additional years. The total award amount is $256,700, and the minnows are required to be disease and parasite-free, and of a specific size range for use in rearing Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, and Smallmouth Bass.

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Fathead Minnows for IDNR Hatcheries. Pursuant to CPO Notice 2020.06, State agencies shall only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations. Paper responses will not be accepted. For more details please see the attachment titled Notice of Electronic Submissions Only.

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