Assessment of future need of hatchery programs

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive assessment of the future needs of their hatchery programs through a Request for Proposal (RFP). The primary objective is to calculate direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts associated with hatchery fish production, including benefits derived from recreational and commercial fisheries and hatchery facility spending. The contractor will be required to review and summarize the current status and trends of Oregon's salmon and steelhead populations, assess their climate vulnerability, develop a summary of existing hatchery programs, and review trends in angling license sales. Key deliverables include a written report due by April 30, 2024, which will be presented to the Oregon Legislature during the 2025 session. Minimum qualifications for offerors include three years of experience in assessing hatchery facilities, five years of experience working with government agencies, and three years of successful experience providing comparable services. Proposals are due by February 20, 2024, and will be evaluated based on the offerors' qualifications, understanding of services, and pricing.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business type or disadvantaged enterprise. No incumbent vendor is mentioned in the documentation. The contract will be awarded to the highest-ranked responsible offeror based on a comprehensive evaluation of submitted proposals, with the State reserving the right to negotiate certain contract terms. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the RFP indicates a not-to-exceed value, with payment to be made based on completed and accepted deliverables. The project will cover jurisdictions in Marion County and the City of Salem, with ODFW providing the selected contractor access to relevant documents, data, and department staff to support the analysis. The State maintains flexibility in the procurement, including the ability to increase, decrease, or remove deliverables to meet budgetary constraints. Proposing firms will need to submit a detailed price proposal, reference check form, and other required attachments as part of their response to the RFP.