40, 000 live adult pheasants and 8, 000 live 8-week old pheasants

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW), is seeking bids for the procurement of 40,000 live adult pheasants and 8,000 live 8-week old pheasants. The contract will have a 12-month term with two optional 12-month renewal periods. Vendors must have a minimum of 3 years of experience producing the required game birds and must provide references demonstrating their ability to supply the specified quantities in a timely manner. Vendors will be evaluated and selected based on a best value determination, considering factors such as cost, bird and service quality, Massachusetts agricultural preference, proximity to delivery sites, and ability to deliver to multiple locations. The bid submission deadline is February 26, 2016, and the estimated contract start date is March 14, 2016.

The contract opportunity does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement information indicates the contract may be awarded to multiple vendors to ensure an adequate supply of pheasants. The estimated contract value is $600,000, based on a bid summary document showing the total award amount of $592,590 across multiple vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are specifically identified in the provided materials.