Hybrid Stripped Bass Summer 2024 for 3 sites

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The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is soliciting bids for the provision and delivery of live Striped Bass Hybrids for stocking in three locations - Pulaski County, Smyth County, and Spotsylvania County. The contract requires the delivery of 157,500 fish sized 2 to 3 inches in length, with no fish less than 2.0 inches, to be delivered in a single lot by August 29, 2024 to the Buller Fish Hatchery, Claytor Lake State Park Boat Ramp, and Lake Anna State Park. Bidders must indicate in their response whether they are selecting Option A or Option B for fish health testing, and preference may be given to those selecting Option A. All questions are due to the Contracting Officer by March 22, 2024, and the bid response date is March 27, 2024.

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The contract is set-aside for award priority to DSBSD-certified micro or small businesses. The vendor transaction fee of 1% capped at $500 per order will apply. Payment terms are net 30 days, and the Commonwealth reserves the right to negotiate with the lowest responsive and responsible bidder if the bid exceeds the available funds. The incumbent vendor is Freys Fish Ponds, located in King of Prussia, PA, who was awarded the previous contract for the Hybrid Striped Bass Summer 2024 stocking program.