26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51735 | Fish Feed for Little Grassy Fish Hatchery - 4 year contract

Contract ORC51735 is a four-year Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to procure high-quality pelleted fish food for the Little Grassy and Jake Wolf fish hatcheries. The scope of work focuses on starter and grower diets for the accelerated production of catfish, including specific requirements for starter crumbles, fingerling floating pellets, and fry floating food. All feed must use fish meal as the primary protein source, include a specific vitamin blend, and be packaged in bags weighing between 30 and 60 pounds. The nutritional content must be guaranteed for at least twelve months from the date of manufacture when stored in a cool, dry location. The contract is awarded to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing managed through the BidBuy Items Tab. Deliveries are made on an as-needed basis, typically three shipments per year, and must be delivered F.O.B. Destination to the Little Grassy Fish Hatchery in Makanda, Illinois, within five days of an order. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general commercial liability of 2 million dollars aggregate and auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. Compliance requirements include standard Illinois certifications regarding tax, environmental protection, and anti-collusion, as well as the submission of food formulation documentation and labels at the time of the bid.