Opportunity
South Carolina Sfaa Sfaa #5400029608
South Carolina Solicits Supply and Stocking of Triploid Grass Carp for Aquatic Plant Control
Posted
March 19, 2026
Respond By
April 15, 2026
Identifier
5400029608
NAICS
112519
The South Carolina Department of Environmental Services is soliciting bids for the supply and stocking of triploid grass carp (white amur) to control aquatic plants in multiple counties across the state. - Government Buyer: - State of South Carolina, Department of Environmental Services, Procurement Office - Products Requested: - Triploid grass carp (white amur, Ctenopharyngodon idella), 12-14 inches, triploid certified, healthy, and disease-free - Five lots totaling 5,210 fish: - Lot 1: 80 fish for Spartanburg Water Lakes (Lake Bowen and Reservoir #1) - Lot 2: 630 fish for Lake Keowee (Stamp Creek Landing and Intake Canal; escort by Duke Energy staff required) - Lot 3: 50 fish for Broadway Lake (McFalls Landing) - Lot 4: 2,650 fish for Lake Murray (Hilton Landing) - Lot 5: 1,800 fish for Monticello Recreation Lake (Recreation Lake Boat Ramp) - Delivery and Inspection: - All fish must be delivered to Cohen Campbell Fish Hatchery in West Columbia, SC for inspection prior to stocking - Delivery required within 30 days after receipt of purchase order; stocking must be completed by May 30 - Unique Requirements: - Fish must be triploid certified, healthy, and disease-free - Escort by Duke Energy staff required for delivery to Lake Keowee Intake Canal - Stocking locations span multiple counties and specific landings/ramps - No specific OEMs or commercial fish suppliers are named; solicitation is open to all qualified vendors - No services beyond supply and delivery are requested
Description
This solicitation issued by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services seeks bids for the supply and stocking of triploid white amur fish. The contract involves delivering the fish to Columbia, South Carolina. Interested vendors must submit their offers online by April 15, 2026, with questions due by April 9, 2026. Award information and related amendments will be posted on the state's procurement website.