Lake structures for Southern Fisheries 156801
Federal opportunity from Natural Resources. Place of performance: IN. Response deadline: May 13, 2026.
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- Solicitation
- 43b394c0c39232d017a31669fc6f29b4
- Performance
- IN
- Response
- May 13, 2026, 04:00 PM UTC
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Description
Responses to 003000000087423 can be emailed to asimonton@dnr.in.gov OR faxed to (317) 972-3275 OR mailed to: Amber Simonton IN Dept of Natural Resources 402 W. Washington St. W265 Indianapolis, IN 46204. This bid is NOT eligible for electronic submission through the supplier portal. A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the due date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. ***All questions need to be emailed to asimonton@dnr.in.gov by 5/06/26 11:00 am To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State Law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Solicitation Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due Date (aka Finish Time) listed above. Please send bid and any questions or concerns to asimonton@dnr.in.gov Lake structures to improve fish populations and fishing opportunities and to add artificial fish habitat in reservoirs to improve spawning habitat, provide cover for juvenile fish, and provide shade and cover for adult fish from predators.
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The Natural Resources agency is seeking bids for the installation of lake structures aimed at enhancing fish populations and fishing opportunities in reservoirs. The solicitation, referenced as 003000000087423, requires bidders to submit a complete bid package by May 13, 2026. All proposals must be validated for a minimum of thirty days post-deadline and cannot be submitted electronically; physical submission methods are specified.
The buyer aims to improve spawning habitat and enhance cover for juvenile and adult fish in reservoirs by adding artificial fish habitats.
- Companies specializing in aquatic habitat restoration.
- Contractors with experience in fish habitat installation.
- Businesses familiar with Indiana state procurement processes.
- Download the bid package from the provided link.
- Prepare bid documents, ensuring compliance with submission guidelines.
- Implement lake structures for artificial fish habitat as specified in the solicitation.
- Ensure pricing is valid for 30 days post-submission deadline.
- Completed bid package as per provided documentation.
- Prices validated for at least 30 days beyond the submission date.
- Cover letter detailing qualifications and experience related to fish habitats.
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- No electronic submissions are allowed; bids must be mailed or faxed.
- All questions must be submitted by May 6, 2026, at 11:00 am.
- Ensure compliance with Indiana state laws regarding pricing validity.
- Pricing should reflect the costs of materials and labor for installation of lake structures.
- Consider including a breakdown of costs for transparency.
- Factor in any additional costs for project management and oversight.
- Consider partnering with environmental consultants for habitat design.
- Engage with local fisheries experts for insights and compliance requirements.
- Risk of non-compliance with submission guidelines can lead to disqualification.
- Understanding environmental regulations is critical to avoid penalties.
- Potential delays in project timeline due to procurement processes.
- What specific types of lake structures are preferred by the agency?
- Are there performance metrics or benchmarks for the installed structures?
- Can we clarify requirements related to ongoing maintenance of the habitat?
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- Specific details on the types of lake structures required.
- Estimates on the scale of habitat improvement needed.
- Clarification on agency evaluation criteria for bids.
- Information about previous similar projects and outcomes.
- Guidance on community engagement strategies, if any.
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