Premium Fish Food for IDNR Fish Hatcheries

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is seeking vendors to provide premium fish food for its fish hatcheries, specifically located in Mclean County. The contract requires the delivery of high-quality pelleted fish food, including nutrient-rich crumbled starter feed, extruded sinking salmon feed, and extruded floating feed in various sizes, to the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery and Little Grassy Fish Hatchery. The vendor must meet strict nutritional requirements for the fish food and ensure a minimum 12-month shelf life. Deliveries will be made twice to Jake Wolf and three times to Little Grassy over the course of the year, with the food packaged in 25-pound bags or larger. The contract's scope, duration, and pricing details are not specified in the provided information.

The state has not indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. The incumbent vendor or current contractors are also not identified. Additionally, the available budget or potential award value for this contract is not disclosed in the provided materials. Vendors must adhere to the state's standard certifications and terms and conditions, including compliance with COVID-19 protocols, civil rights laws, and other regulatory requirements.