Hybrid bass 2025

The Ohio Division of Wildlife, specifically the Senecaville State Fish Hatchery located in Ottawa County, is seeking a procurement contract for 3.6 million hybrid striped bass fry to be delivered in two separate shipments. The first shipment of 1.6 million fry (approximately 32 boxes) will be delivered to East Fork State Park on May 8th, while the second shipment of 2 million fry (approximately 40 boxes) will be delivered to Senecaville Hatchery on May 15th. Each delivery box must contain 50,000 fry, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on lot total calculations. Potential bidders are permitted to conduct site visits, though these are not mandatory, and interested parties can contact the facility to arrange such visits. All bidders must submit the Standard Affirmation & Disclosure Form through Ohio Buys, and invoices will need to be submitted directly to Ohio Shared Services via email, fax, or mail. The contract opportunity was posted on February 13, 2025, with proposals due by March 3, 2025, and the successful vendor will be required to sign an Addendum to Bid Quote or Personal Services Agreement.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires a vendor capable of precisely producing and delivering hybrid bass fry with exacting specifications. The total contract value appears to be for 3.6 million fry, which suggests a significant biological procurement for state fishery management purposes. The evaluation will focus on unit cost, delivery capabilities, and overall responsiveness to the technical specifications outlined in the bid documents. Vendors will need to demonstrate technical proficiency in fish fry production, reliable transportation logistics, and the ability to meet precise delivery schedules. The procurement process will be conducted through Ohio Buys, the state's electronic procurement system, which suggests a standardized and transparent selection methodology.