Water Control Structures for Habitat MgmtBid Documents

The State of Indiana, Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Division is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for water control structures for habitat management at the Jasper-Pulaski Fish & Wildlife Area (JPFWA) in Porter County. This procurement seeks quotations for four specific deliverables: one Waterman C-10 Canal Gate (18" diameter, 96" tall with 24" custom attachment band), one custom 12-gauge aluminum Stop Log structure (24" wide, 36" tall with 18" diameter 40-foot aluminum culvert), one custom 12-gauge aluminum Stop Log structure (24" wide, 120" tall with 18" diameter culvert stub and band), and delivery to the JPFWA facility in Medaryville, Indiana. The primary objective is to enable fine-tuned management of water levels in marsh areas to optimize conditions for waterfowl hunting, nesting, resting, and migration activities year-round. All pricing must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with unit prices and extended totals clearly stated, and all quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days following the response due date and include all applicable charges, fees, shipping, and labor costs. The response deadline is May 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. EDT, with all questions required to be submitted at least seven days prior to this date. Completed bid packages must be submitted via email to Kathy Evans at kmevans@dnr.in.gov or faxed to 317-972-3275; electronic submission through the Supplier Portal is not permitted. Responses exceeding $75,000 must include manual signatures and cannot be submitted by fax.

The procurement includes diversity set-asides requiring 8% Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) participation, 11% Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation, and 3% Indiana Veteran-Owned Small Business Enterprise (IVOSB) participation. Respondents may claim various state purchasing preferences including U.S. Manufactured Product, Indiana Business, Indiana Manufactured, recycled content, and Small Business designations, with appropriate documentation required. All responses must comply with applicable state and federal laws and include certifications for drug-free workplace status, non-collusion, employment eligibility verification through E-Verify, and nondiscrimination requirements. Contractors recommended for award will be required to register with the State of Indiana Procurement Division within five business days of notification and must obtain direct deposit authorization through electronic funds transfer for all state payments. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific budget ranges; the contract award value will be determined based on competitive quotations received for the specified water control structures and delivery services.