Channel Catfish Purchase and Delivery

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is seeking bids to purchase and deliver 8,800 pure Channel Catfish for stocking 17 Connecticut lakes and ponds.

State of Connecticut > Department of Energy and Environmental Protection


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DEEP090926CM
Sep 23, 2026 06:00 PM
Sep 09, 2026 07:45 PM
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Contact
christopher.mcdowell@ct.gov
+18607072767
Description

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is soliciting bids for the purchase and delivery of 8,800 pure Channel Catfish measuring 14–18 inches, averaging approximately 16 inches and 1.25 pounds, for stocking in 17 Connecticut lakes and ponds. No fish may be smaller than 13 inches; Blue Catfish and hybrids are prohibited, and up to 30% albino Channel Catfish may be included. Fish must be delivered alive and in good health, undergo inspection and disease testing, and be free of specified serious diseases and aquatic invasive species. The vendor must provide appropriate live-fish transportation, including a water pump and hoses for tempering, coordinate manifests and delivery notifications, obtain required transport permits, and manage unloading and acclimation. The solicitation states a preferred delivery date of October 1 or 2, 2026, with delivery to occur on a weekday.

Classification Codes
NAICS112511Finfish Farming and Fish Hatcheries
PSCF022Fish Hatchery Services
Smart Codes
live fish stockingaquatic animal transportfish health testing
Specifications
Supply & Service
No
Timeline
Sep 9, 2026-Solicitation issue date
Sep 23, 2026 06:00 PM-Bid due date
Oct 1, 2026-Preferred delivery date
Oct 2, 2026-Preferred delivery date
Requirements
Required
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