AZGFD Custom Tanks

The Arizona Game and Fish Department (AZGFD) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, BPM005791, for a highly specialized custom tank with precise technical specifications. The procurement sought one custom tank with 825 gallons of total usable capacity, divided into three 275-gallon compartments featuring an aluminum interior and fiberglass exterior construction. Specific requirements included an oxygen manifold, Victor O2 flow meters, D-rings for lifting, discharge outlets, and detailed internal components such as Fresh-flo transport aerators, Point Four Micro Bubble Diffusers, tempering brass ball valves, sight gauges, and specific coating and insulation specifications. The tank's maximum external dimensions were set at 112 inches long by 96 inches wide. Bids were originally due by November 29, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. Arizona Time through the Arizona Procurement Portal, with a required delivery timeline of thirty days after order receipt. Evaluation criteria focused on offeror responsibility, proposal responsiveness, performance history, legal qualifications, financial resources, and conformance with solicitation requirements.

However, the solicitation was ultimately cancelled after all submitted bids exceeded the budgeted amount, as confirmed in a Determination of Cancellation document dated November 30, 2023. No specific set-aside designations were prominently noted, though the solicitation indicated that certain entities (such as businesses with fewer than ten employees or non-profit organizations) might be exempt from specific certification requirements. Offerors were required to provide comprehensive insurance, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability, with the State of Arizona listed as an additional insured. While a specific budget range was not explicitly disclosed, the cancellation document indicated that all submitted bids were financially incompatible with the project's allocated funds. Interested parties were directed to the Arizona Procurement Portal for further information, with technical support available through the APP helpdesk.