Backpack Electrofisher

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking to procure a Backpack Electrofisher for Marion County and the City of Salem through a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered S-63500-00005791. The procurement involves a specialized electrofishing unit with specific technical requirements, including an electrode pole, adjustable stainless-steel electrode rings, rattail electrodes, lithium batteries, and battery chargers. The equipment must provide at least 1,000 different waveform selections, enable quick switching between waveforms and output power for species-specific applications, and include advanced safety features such as an immersion sensor, anode out of water sensor, audible alarm, and tilt sensor. Vendors must be registered in the Oregon Buys procurement system and submit a comprehensive proposal that includes a detailed delivery schedule, with all goods to be delivered no later than April 3, 2023. The proposal must include pricing held firm for 30 days, with ODFW reserving the sole right to determine if alternate products meet the specified requirements. The original response deadline was set for March 1, 2023, and vendors are expected to provide a full electrofishing principles and training course with the equipment.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. While the standard terms and conditions document suggests standard compliance requirements, no specific vendor type restrictions are outlined. The procurement appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and are registered in the Oregon Buys system. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit details about integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The document does not specify a precise budget range or award value for the Backpack Electrofisher, though the comprehensive technical specifications suggest a potentially significant investment in specialized scientific equipment. Vendors are encouraged to offer products that meet or exceed the specified requirements, with ODFW maintaining discretionary evaluation authority. The contract appears to be a straightforward procurement of specialized scientific equipment for fisheries research and management purposes.