Self Cleaning Fish Culture Tanks

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a single bidder to provide specialized self-cleaning fish culture tanks for the Spirit Lake Fish Hatchery. The procurement involves the acquisition of 4 one-piece round fiberglass tanks with specific technical requirements, including motorized cleaning arms, side drain outlets, and leveling legs. These tanks will be used in a new larval Recirculating Aquaculture System to raise Muskellunge from hatch to stocking size. The solicitation includes additional line items such as screen boxes and mesh screens with varying micron ratings, each with detailed technical specifications. The bid was posted on October 9, 2023, with a closing date of October 25, 2023, and a required delivery date no later than January 5, 2024. Bidders must comply with specific terms, including a 1% administrative fee on all sales and a quarterly sales reporting requirement. The procurement process requires precise adherence to the technical specifications outlined in the Request for Bids document.

The contract appears to be open to various vendors without explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement allows for potential contract extension at the sole discretion of the lead agency and may be available to political subdivisions and nonprofit entities. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized and potentially significant procurement for aquaculture equipment. The state prefers payment through the Purchasing Card Program and allows 60 days to process invoices. Bidders should note the comprehensive nature of the requirements, which include not just the primary fish culture tanks but also associated equipment like screen boxes and mesh screens. The contract terms indicate flexibility for potential future expansions or modifications, with the state reserving the right to extend or adjust the procurement as needed.