In plain English
Illinois DNR seeks live hybrid sunfish, 4 to 6 inches long and averaging 5 inches, for its statewide urban fishing program. The initial contract term is two years, with delivery to Regions 3 and 4 in central Illinois. Bid documents and response details are available through the State of Illinois BidBuy portal.
About this bid
Sunfish for Statewide Urban Fishing Program INITIAL TWO (2) YEAR TERM: FISH, LIVE, HYBRID SUNFISH. RANGE FROM 4 TO 6 INCHES IN TOTAL WITH AVERAGE LENGTH OF 5 INCHES. FISH SPECIES: LEPOMIS MACROCHIRUS X LEPOMIS CYANELLUS. SHIP TO: REGION 3 & 4 (Central Illinois). Point of contact: Nicole Bergee ([email protected]). Solicitation 27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54517 from DNR - Natural Resources. Full documents and how to respond are on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal (viewing is public).
Details
- Agency
- DNR - Natural Resources
- Classification (PSC)
- Fish (Not Otherwise Classified)
- Place of performance
- Not Applicable, Illinois
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Documents
Listed on the original posting. Download them from the agency's portal.
- Offer to the State of Illinois~57.pdf
- B54517 invitation for bid vendor instructions and requirements~1.docx
- Sunfish IFB 2026 Contract 2~2.docx
- IPG active vendor disclosures formerly Forms B~14.docx
- Vendor disclosures Formerly Forms A~14.docx
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