Two (2) RAS Skids for Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking procurement for two Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) Skids to be delivered to the Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery in Topeka, Madison County, Illinois. The solicitation, identified as number 26-422DNR-RESCO-B-49208, requires vendors to submit electronic bids through the BidBuy platform by September 19, 2025. The RAS Skids are complex technical systems that include specific components such as a sump, drum filter, degassing tower, pumps, UV sterilizer, heat pump, Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor (MBBR), and associated electrical and plumbing infrastructure. Vendors must provide new, unused equipment with a one-year warranty, and delivery is specified as F.O.B. destination to the fish hatchery. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total contract term not exceeding ten years. Evaluation will focus on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with bids required to remain firm for 180 days from the opening date.

The procurement encourages participation from diverse vendors, including those in the Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Small Business Program. Subcontractors are permitted, with specific disclosure requirements for subcontracts valued over $100,000. Vendors must complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms, certifying eligibility, compliance with state regulations, and absence of conflicts of interest. The state emphasizes domestic product procurement and may give preference to products manufactured in the United States, subject to considerations of quantity, pricing, quality, and public interest. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is contingent on fund availability and subject to standard state procurement regulations. Vendors hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. The procurement includes provisions for minority contractor initiatives, prevailing wage requirements, and various state-specific legal and operational protections, ensuring a comprehensive and inclusive bidding process.