TWRA Forage Fish

The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) is seeking a two-year contract for the purchase and stocking of live fish, including Threadfin shad, Bluegill, Golden shiner, and Coppernose Bluegill. The contractor will be responsible for delivering the fish to various lakes in Tennessee, with a total of 2.5 million fish to be delivered over the two-year period. The contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder, and the contractor must be capable of delivering the requested number of fish after receiving a 15-day advance notice. • The fish must be hatchery-raised or collected from a secure source, free from disease, Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS), and Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS). • The contractor must deliver the fish to the specified lakes with the appropriate nets, tubes/pipes, etc. • The contractor must be responsible for off-loading/stocking the fish, and TWRA will inspect the fish before off-loading. • The contractor must be capable of delivering the requested number of fish after receiving a 15-day advance notice. • The delivery of fish shall be made before 5:00 PM CST for all lakes.