Live Triploid Carp for LDWF - Addendum NO. 01 - Vendor’s Inquiries and the State's Responses Date Is

The Louisiana Office of State Procurement is requesting bids on behalf of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries for live triploid grass carp under RFx #3000026404, with bids due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time and a virtual bid opening via Zoom. Written inquiries are due July 8, 2026, with responses by July 15, 2026.

The scope is an Agency Term Contract for the supply of certified triploid grass carp measuring 8–10 inches in length, with no more than 5 percent below 8 inches. LDWF estimates 4,000 carp for the 2026–2027 contract period: 3,760 units for delivery to LDWF-specified locations across public waterbodies exceeding 15 acres, 40 units for urban waterbodies, and 200 units for Booker Fowler Fish Hatchery. An additional 240 units are to be picked up by LDWF employees at Indian Creek Reservoir. All fish must be accompanied by USFWS ploidy certificates obtained during pickup, disease-free, and in good condition. Loads must be coordinated with LDWF contact Talon Jeppson (318-484-6918) at least 10 days in advance, with delivery timed to acclimate fish to within 3 degrees Fahrenheit of receiving water bodies. The distribution list will change for 2027–2028, with confirmation of vendor availability required for any supplemental orders.

The contract term is 12 months commencing October 1, 2026, with two optional 12-month renewal periods at the same price and terms, for a maximum total of 36 months. Bid prices must be complete, firm, and inclusive of all transportation and F.O.B. Destination delivery. Prices remain firm for a minimum of 30 days following submission and for the entire contractual period if accepted. Payment is due within 30 days of invoice receipt or delivery, whichever is later.

Louisiana preference provisions apply under La. R.S. 39:1604 (10 percent cost threshold for Louisiana products, 7 percent for further-processed items, and a 5 percent U.S. procurement preference where applicable). Award is on an all-or-none basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance with minimum limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence ($2,000,000 aggregate) for Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 combined single limits for Automobile Liability.