3, 500 live adult bobwhite quails-FY2024 season

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is seeking bids for the supply of 3,500 live adult Northern Bobwhite Quail (Colinus Virginianus) for stocking purposes during the FY2024 season. The quails must be delivered between October 15, 2024 and November 30, 2024, with Monday deliveries preferred. Vendors must have at least 3 years of experience producing game birds and provide references demonstrating their ability to supply the required quantity and quality of birds. Award will be based on best value, considering cost, product and service quality, proximity to delivery site, and Massachusetts Agricultural Vendor Preference. The bid opening date is April 24, 2024 and the estimated contract start date is May 1, 2024. The initial contract term is 12 months, with three optional 12-month renewal periods.

This is 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. Preferences are given to products grown or produced in the Commonwealth and environmentally preferable products. The estimated value of the procurement is $30,000, and DFW intends to award contracts to multiple vendors, with a minimum goal of 3 vendors, to ensure an adequate supply of quails. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the procurement does not specify any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements.