USFWS Certified Triploid Grass Carp

The State of Kansas, through the Kansas Department of Administration, Office of Procurement and Contracts, is seeking bids for the supply of USFWS Certified Triploid Grass Carp for vegetation control at the Farlington, Pratt, and Meade Fish Hatcheries. The contract will be for a 3-year period from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028, with an estimated quantity of 2,000-3,000 fish per year. All fish must be a minimum of 4 inches in length, certified as triploid by the USFWS, and from an ANS and disease certified producer. Bids are due by November 1, 2024 at 2:00 PM CST, and pricing should be provided per fish, as well as any delivery costs. Bidders must be able to deliver the fish to the hatcheries during the second week of June each year, with the fish being picked up by the State at the vendor's location. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder based on conformity with the specifications, terms of delivery, and other conditions.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. While there is no disclosed budget or funding source identified in the documents, the value of the contract is expected to be commensurate with the estimated quantity of fish required over the 3-year period. There is no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the solicitation does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.