Tenders/Sunfish for Statewide Urban Fishing Program

Sunfish for Statewide Urban Fishing Program

DNR - Natural Resources

Published: Oct 15, 2026

Updated: Oct 15, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the agriculture and food security sector, with a focus on Fisheries. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through Illinois BidBuy, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the agriculture and food security sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This tender is being conducted by the State of Illinois, USA, through the illinois_bidbuy platform, with the DNR - Department of Natural Resources as the contracting organization. The Bid Solicitation number is 27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54517, and the title indicates the procurement of Sunfish for the Statewide Urban Fishing Program. This is a biological supply tender, seeking live fish to support a state conservation and recreation initiative. The DNR requires a specific species of fish (Sunfish) suitable for stocking in urban fishing locations across Illinois. Key requirements for this type of tender typically include the quantity of fish needed, specific size ranges, health and condition standards for the fish (e.g., disease-free, robust), and the timing of delivery to coincide with stocking efforts. Suppliers must demonstrate their capacity to safely capture, handle, transport, and deliver live fish while minimizing stress and mortality. Compliance with state and federal regulations regarding fish stocking, transport, and health is paramount. The DNR will likely assess proposals based on the quality and health of the fish, the supplier's ability to meet delivery logistics, adherence to specifications, and cost. This procurement is essential for the success of the Urban Fishing Program, promoting recreational fishing opportunities.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from Illinois BidBuy and was originally published on October 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About DNR - Natural Resources

DNR - Natural Resources has issued 220 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 55 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Agriculture & Food Security, General Supplies & Services, and Governance & Public Administration. All notices are published for United States. Notices are distributed via Illinois BidBuy. Most recent publication: October 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit Illinois BidBuy to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by DNR - Natural Resources in United States. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Agriculture & Food Security sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United States. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.