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

The Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) is seeking bids for the procurement of 40,000 live adult ring-necked pheasants and up to 8,000 live 8-week old ring-necked pheasants. The pheasants must meet specific requirements for size, feathering, and health, and will be used to provide sport for licensed hunters. Vendors must have at least 3 years of experience in producing game birds, or provide references demonstrating their ability to meet the quantity and quality requirements. Bids will be evaluated based on cost, product and service quality, Massachusetts agricultural preference, proximity to pickup sites, and the ability to provide birds to multiple delivery locations. The bid submission deadline is February 17, 2020, and the estimated contract start date is March 24, 2020. The contract term is 12 months, with the option to extend for two additional 12-month periods. The estimated value of the procurement is $600,000.

The RFR indicates that DFW intends to contract with multiple vendors to ensure an adequate supply of pheasants. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFR does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The procurement documentation does not provide any information regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, nor does it specify a budget range for the contract award.