Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to supply up to 8,500 pounds of frozen bloodworms of the chironomid species to the Genoa National Fish Hatchery. The bloodworms should have excess moisture and by-catch removed before freezing and should be frozen immediately after capture. The product should be delivered in two separate shipments between May and August, and the contractor should include all costs associated with packaging, handling, refrigeration, transportation, and delivery in the quoted pricing.
Some key requirements for the product include:
• The bloodworms should be of the Chironomidae species and suitable for hatchery feeding operations.
• The product should be free from foul odor, visible spoilage, decomposition, mold, excessive freezer burn, and foreign material.
• The product should be frozen immediately after harvest and remain continuously frozen throughout storage and transportation.
• The product should be packaged in frozen blocks averaging approximately 1 pound each, sealed in plastic bags, and packed in corrugated boxes.
• The contractor should clearly label each box with product description, net weight, harvest or production date, lot/batch number, and contractor name.