Indiana Department of Administration #003000000087299

Indiana DNR Solicitation for 7,500 Pounds of Certified Fathead Minnows

This opportunity involves the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish & Wildlife, seeking bids for the supply of Fathead Minnows to the Fawn River State Fish Hatchery. - Government Buyer: - Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Division of Fish & Wildlife - Fawn River State Fish Hatchery - Products Requested: - 7,500 pounds of Fathead Minnows (Pimephales promelas) - Size: 1-3 inches per minnow - Certification: Must be disease-free, certified by a registered fish pathologist - Intended Use: Feeding walleye fingerlings - Delivery: Multiple shipments required between late April and September 20, 2026 - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All minnows must be delivered to Fawn River State Fish Hatchery, Orland, IN - Certification of disease-free status is mandatory - Shipments are scheduled, not a single bulk delivery - Estimated total cost is $41,250 - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; open to qualified suppliers of live, certified Fathead Minnows - Places of Performance/Delivery: - Fawn River State Fish Hatchery, 6889 N STATE ROAD 327, Orland, IN 46776 - Indiana Department of Natural Resources Purchasing Office, 402 W WASHINGTON ST RM W265, Indianapolis, IN 46204

Description

This solicitation requests bids for 7,500 pounds of Fathead Minnows to feed Walleye fingerlings. The minnows must be between 1-3 inches in length and certified disease-free by a registered fish pathologist. Bids must be submitted by April 27, 2026, and include all charges, fees, and shipping. The procurement is managed by the Natural Resources agency of Indiana.

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