3, 500 live adult bobwhite quails

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFG-DFW) is seeking bids for the procurement of 3,500 live adult bobwhite quails. The contract requires the successful vendor to manage and deliver the live quails to the agency's Southeast Wildlife District location in Buzzards Bay, MA, during a delivery window from October 10, 2023 to November 24, 2023, with Monday delivery preferred. Bidders must have at least 3 years of experience in producing game birds or provide references demonstrating the ability to supply the required quantity and quality. Vendors will be evaluated based on criteria such as cost, quality of birds and vendor service, Massachusetts Agricultural Preference, and proximity, with each category carrying equal weight.

This procurement is designated as a Small Procurement targeted to verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), with subcontracting limited to 20% of the total contract value. The estimated value of the procurement is $25,000. If there is inadequate SBPP capacity, the Department may award the contract to non-SBPP vendors. The Commonwealth reserves the right to award the contract to one or more vendors or to reject any or all bids. There are no details provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors.