Premium Fish Food for IDNR Fish Hatcheries

This state and local contract opportunity from the State of Illinois is for the procurement of premium pelleted fish food to support the operations of the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery. The state requires an extruded, easily digestible fish feed with fish meal and fish oil as the primary protein sources. Multiple sizes of starter and fry fish food are needed to accommodate the production of various cold, cool, and warm water fish species including Coho Salmon, Chinook Salmon, Steelhead Trout, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskie, Northern Pike, and Striped Bass Hybrids. The fish food must be packaged in 40 to 50-pound bags and have a 12-month shelf life. Delivery is required to the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery located in Topeka, Illinois. The contract will be awarded based on the ability to meet the detailed nutritional and ingredient specifications outlined in the procurement documents.

No information is provided on set-aside designations, restrictions on types of organizations, incumbent vendors, or current contractors. Additionally, the procurement documents do not include details on award values, budget ranges, or funding sources. Vendors responding to this opportunity must be aware of and agree to the State of Illinois' Standard Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions for state and local government contracts, which are also included in the procurement files.