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Adult Ring-Neck Pheasant Specifications

Physical / Health

· A statement from a veterinarian, from the Department of Agriculture, Food and Rural Resources, or from the conservation department of the state from which the pheasants are imported, certifying that they are from flocks that have tested negative for pullorum and typhoid and show no evidence of WNV, tuberculosis, other infectious and contagious disease and unreasonable fecal parasite load for a period of 6 months prior to delivery. It is also required to submit a record of all medicines and vaccines administered to birds. Written documentation of above must be provided prior to delivery.

· It is preferred that all birds be from a single source.

· All birds must be fully feathered and tail feathers must average at least 8” in length.

· Sex ratio must comprise at least 50% males.

· All birds must be strong flyers.

· All dead/injured/missing birds must be replaced by provider, at no additional cost, prior to final release of season.

· Males are not to weigh less than 2.5 lbs., while females are not to weigh less than 2.0 lbs.

· Transport crates must be new or properly disinfected since last being occupied by birds.

· Intact beaks are much preferred, though if clipped, the difference between the upper and lower mandible must not exceed 3/16”.

· It is preferred that birds not be tagged or marked in any way upon delivery.

· State of Maine reserves the right to reject any birds not meeting the above criteria.

· State of Maine reserves the right to inspect the provider’s facility.

Delivery:

· Delivery will be made to the public lot at the Wells Transportation Facility/Amtrak Station, located just off The Maine Turnpike at Exit 19

· The first delivery of at least 600 birds must be scheduled prior to October 1.

· The timing of subsequent stockings is negotiable, but there needs to be at least two additional stockings prior to November 1 with at least 1 week between these subsequent stockings. We anticipate ordering up to 2000 birds in total.

· Lowest responsible bidder’s price will be given to the Windham/Gorham Rod & Gun Club who will be placing orders on Inland Fisheries & Wildlife’s behalf.

· Deliveries are to be made in the morning, preferably before 9:00 a.m.

· All deliveries will be coordinated with Regional Wildlife Biologist Selection of Provider

The provider chosen to fulfill this requisition will be the provider that is able to deliver the greatest number of birds meeting all of the above health, quality, delivery criteria and competitive pricing.