Premium Fish Food for IDNR Fish Hatcheries

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the provision of premium fish food to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fish hatcheries. Specifically, the requested fish food includes nutrient-rich crumbled starter feed, extruded sinking salmon feed, and extruded floating feed in a variety of sizes to support the accelerated production of Rainbow Trout (90,000), Brown Trout (175,000), Channel Catfish (800,000), and Blue Catfish (80,000). The feed must meet specific nutritional content requirements and be packaged in 50-pound bags (or 40-pound bags for the larger extruded floating feed). Deliveries will be made to the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery (2 shipments) and the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery (3 shipments) throughout the year. The fish food must be guaranteed for at least twelve months from the date of manufacture when stored properly. The contract opportunity has a posted date of November 27, 2023, and a due date of December 6, 2023.

The contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Pricing terms, budget ranges, and information on incumbent vendors or current contractors are not provided in the available files. The contract will be subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which outline the general contractual requirements, including payment terms, compliance with laws, and termination conditions. Vendors will also need to acknowledge and agree to comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications, which cover a variety of state-specific requirements.