Live Fish

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking bids from qualified vendors to provide live hybrid sunfish to various locations in the St. Louis Area. The contract period will be from January 25, 2026, through January 24, 2027, with two one-year renewal option periods. The contractor shall provide live hybrid sunfish on an as-needed basis, and the fish must meet specific requirements, including size range and treatment for zebra mussel and exotic invertebrate transportation. The contractor must also comply with all applicable laws of the State of Missouri and provide a fish health certificate at the time of bid submission and for the duration of the contract. Some key points to consider: * The contractor must provide live hybrid sunfish with a size range length of five to seven inches and an average length of six inches. * The contractor must treat the fish and truck tanks with an approved prophylactic chemical treatment to reduce the potential of zebra mussel and exotic invertebrate transportation. * The contractor must not change their source of fish without prior written approval from the Department. * The contractor must comply with all applicable laws of the State of Missouri, including tax compliance and registration with the Missouri Secretary of State.