Triploid Grass Carp Stocking and Management

The contract involves the supply and stocking of triploid grass carp, which are sterile fish used for biological weed control in designated ponds. The pricing is structured per fish, and the primary objective is to manage aquatic vegetation without the use of chemical herbicides. The fish must be sourced and delivered in compliance with biological and environmental standards to ensure they remain sterile and do not pose a risk to native ecosystems. All stocking activities are confined to pre-approved ponds under the jurisdiction of the Connecticut state procurement office. The subcontract is open for response until July 13, 2026, with solicitation materials available via the Connecticut DAS Procurement portal. The NAICS code 112512 indicates this falls under aquaculture operations, and the work is to be performed within Connecticut’s designated water bodies. The contracting authority is the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, and bidders must be prepared to meet all regulatory requirements related to live aquatic species transport, environmental safety, and pond-specific management protocols. No set-aside provisions are applicable, and all eligible vendors may respond.