Annual Stocking of Channel Catfish

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is soliciting bids under solicitation number DEEP090926CM for the purchase and delivery of 8,800 pure Channel Catfish to be stocked across 17 lakes and ponds throughout the state. The fish must average 16 inches in length and 1.25 pounds in weight, with a strict minimum size requirement of 13 inches per individual. While hybrids and Blue Catfish are prohibited, the contract allows for up to 30 percent of the total population to be albino Channel Catfish. Interested bidders must submit their responses via the CTSource portal by the deadline of September 23, 2026. All submissions must adhere to the standard bid terms and conditions, which include a 90 day bid validity period and strict compliance with state laws regarding non-collusive bidding and information privacy. The procurement process is managed by DAS Procurement for the state of Connecticut, with Andrew Bade serving as the primary point of contact.