Trout Stocking Program

The State of Delaware, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control, Division of Fish and Wildlife is requesting bids for trout to supply the Trout Stocking Program under ITB NAT26001TROUT, with bids due September 24, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. local time and public bid opening at that same date and time.

The scope is provision of trout for Delaware's stocking program. The contract period runs one year from November 16, 2026 through November 15, 2027, with three optional one-year renewal periods available through negotiation if renegotiation is initiated no later than 90 days prior to contract termination. Prices shall remain firm for the contract term; vendors may offer lower pricing at any time during the contract period. Upon contract extension, the State reserves the right to adjust prices using the Philadelphia All Urban Consumers Price Index (CPI-U), capped at the annual change rate. Shipping terms are F.O.B. destination with freight pre-paid.

Successful bidders must maintain Commercial General Liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate), Automotive Liability insurance ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Product Liability or similar coverage ($1,000,000 per occurrence / $3,000,000 aggregate). Bidders must obtain a State of Delaware Business License prior to award and complete registration through the Delaware Supplier Portal. Monthly usage reports in Excel format are mandatory, due by the 15th of each month.

The State reserves the right to make multiple awards, partial awards, or award on an item-by-item basis as deemed most advantageous. Contract award is expected within 30 days of bid opening. Written questions are due September 10, 2026, with answers posted by September 15, 2026. Bid bonds and performance bonds have been waived. Bids may be submitted by paper (marked "Master Copy" with original signatures) and one electronic copy, or through other approved delivery methods to 3002 Bayside Drive, Dover, DE 19901.