Bid guide
How to bid on 300 FW Fingerling Walleye Lake Stock Purchase with Natural Resources
What Indiana Natural Resources is buying
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for a one-year contract to purchase 30,070 fingerling walleye. These fish, each 6 to 8 inches long, are intended for stocking various lakes in Northern Indiana, including Wall Lake, Pretty Lake, Crooked Lake, and Lake Maxinkuckee.
The walleye must be of Great Lakes genetic strain, certified free of VHS and heterosporosis, and free of zebra mussels. Bidders must be licensed aquaculture facilities. The quoted prices must include delivery to all specified locations in Indiana and remain valid for 30 days after the response deadline.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline for submitting bids is August 06, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. All completed bid packages must be submitted by this date and time. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted at least seven days prior to the response due date.
After the deadline, all quoted prices must remain valid for thirty calendar days to allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for licensed aquaculture facilities that specialize in raising and supplying walleye. Vendors must be able to provide Great Lakes genetic strain walleye that meet specific health certifications (VHS and heterosporosis free) and are free of zebra mussels.
The bid requires the ability to deliver fish to multiple lake locations across Northern Indiana. This is a facilities category opportunity, specifically for suppliers of live aquatic stock.
How to respond to this solicitation
To access the bid documents, you will typically click the "View original source" link. For most Indiana bids, this action directly downloads the bid's document package, which includes the notice, specifications, and forms. No account is needed to download these documents.
Once you have prepared your completed bid package, it must be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at [email protected] or faxed to 317-972-3275, Attn: Nicholas Ramsey. This bid cannot be submitted through the Supplier Portal. All questions should be emailed to Nicholas Ramsey at [email protected] at least seven days before the deadline.
Practical tips for a competitive response
Ensure your bid clearly addresses all specifications, including the exact quantity, size, and genetic strain of the walleye. Provide clear evidence of your aquaculture facility's licensing and your ability to meet the health certification requirements for VHS, heterosporosis, and zebra mussel freedom.
Detail your proposed delivery plan to all specified Northern Indiana lakes, ensuring that all associated costs are included in your pricing. Double-check that your quoted prices are valid for the required 30 days after the deadline and include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping. Submit your bid well before the deadline to avoid any last-minute technical issues with email or fax submission.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Natural Resources; the original posting controls.