SLED Opportunity · WISCONSIN · WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

    Fathead Minnow Grade 11-18

    Issued by NATURAL RESOURCES,DEPT OF
    localRFQWisconsin Department of Natural ResourcesSol. 27-560-20
    Closed
    STATUS
    Closed
    due Apr 1, 2026
    PUBLISHED
    Posting date
    JURISDICTION
    Wisconsin Department
    local
    NAICS CODE
    112519
    AI-classified industry

    AI Summary

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources seeks bids for live fathead minnows grade 11-18, requiring DATCP compliance and Fish Health Certificates. Contracts are one year, awarded per location to the lowest responsible bidder. Questions due by March 25, 2026.

    Opportunity details

    Solicitation No.
    27-560-20
    Type / RFx
    RFQ
    Level
    local
    Published Date
    Due Date
    April 1, 2026
    NAICS Code
    112519AI guide
    Agency
    NATURAL RESOURCES,DEPT OF

    Description

    The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for the furnishing of live fathead minnows grade 11-18 with some of the following specifications: 1. Forage may be periodically tested by Department. (See specifications) 2. All forage must meet DATCP requirements including a DATCP approved FHC. 3. A valid FHC with diagnostic lab reports shall be provided with each load of minnows. 4. Forage may be purchased year-round but most will be purchased from June through October. 5. Bidders are not required to bid on all locations. 6. Award of a primary contractor will be made per location. (See method of award) 7. If a load is rejected, the Department may request a replacement load from the same contractor or from an alternate awarded contractor. (See method of award and FAQ for additional information) 8. 2026 Checklist Form shall be filled out by the contractor before the first delivery of minnows More details of these and additional specifications may be found in the following bid document. NOTE: Contracts are awarded for a term of one year, with no renewal options offered. Each Location will be awarded separately to the lowest responsible bidder. Questions are encouraged. Please send questions to Konrad.plachetta@wisconsin.gov by March 25, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

    Key dates

    1. April 1, 2026Responses Due

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