Backpack Electrofisher

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is procuring a Backpack Electrofisher Combo LR-24 Lithium for use in its regional operations, specifically targeting the La Grande regional office. The procurement is being conducted through the OregonBuys system with a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered S-63500-00006149. The specific equipment includes a LR-24 electrofisher with accompanying components such as an electrode pole, electrode ring, rattail electrode, lithium-ion battery, and battery charger. The electrofisher is ETL certified and comes with a 3-year warranty. Vendors were required to submit their quotations by 8:00 a.m. on Monday, 03/27/23, with all goods to be delivered no later than 05/08/2023 to the ODFW Regional Office in La Grande, Oregon. The total quoted price for the equipment is $11,587, and the quotation remains valid through 05/24/2023. Potential vendors must be registered in the Oregon Buys system and can propose alternative brands that meet or exceed the specified minimum requirements.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly detailed in the provided documentation. The procurement does not indicate preferences for small businesses, minority-owned enterprises, or veteran-owned businesses. Additionally, no information was provided about incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requiring integration. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment purchase with a fixed price of $11,587. Vendors are expected to be registered in the OregonBuys system and potentially demonstrate compliance with federal contract provisions outlined in the attached documentation, which includes requirements related to equal employment opportunity, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, and other standard federal procurement regulations. The procurement spans jurisdictions including Umatilla County and is managed by Kirsten Ressel, who can be contacted at 541-757-4263 for any additional inquiries.