Pure Channel Catfish; TWRA

TWRA is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver “pure” (non‑hybrid) live channel catfish for use in statewide fishing events and community lakes. The contract is divided into up to four regional awards (West, Middle, Cumberland Plateau, East Tennessee), each lasting two years with one optional two‑year renewal. Vendors must produce at least 50 % of the pounds they deliver, meet weight (1.0‑2.0 lb, ±10 % variance) and health specifications, and handle all logistics (oxygenated tanks, on‑site off‑loading, FOB‑destination delivery). Pricing is submitted as a delivered price per pound; the State will award the lowest total delivered cost per region. • Total annual volume ≈ 59,050 lb of live catfish across four regions. • Delivery windows concentrated in April‑June 2026 (first week of each month for community‑lake stocking). • Mandatory compliance: tax registration, insurance certificates, de‑barment certifications, Iran Divestment Act attestation, and semi‑annual illegal‑immigrant attestations. • Bids submitted via the Edison supplier portal; deadline 20 Mar 2026 14:00 CDT.