CDFW - Fish Hauling Tank (OTA-DGS)

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of custom fish hauling tanks for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW). The California Department of General Services (DGS) is managing the solicitation on behalf of CDFW.

The bid specifications detail the technical requirements for 18 different tank configurations, ranging in capacity from 250 to 2,000 gallons, with one to three compartments. The tanks must be mounted on flatbed trucks and used to transport and plant fish in California waters. The contract includes requirements for tank construction, access lids, drain/discharge, oxygen delivery and aeration, electrical systems, and various accessories. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 60 months of continuous business experience in the sale/manufacturing of fish hauling tanks and submit descriptive literature, drawings, and customer references. The contract has a pre-construction meeting requirement, inspection and acceptance criteria, warranty terms, and delivery timelines with an end date of March 31, 2026. Electronic bid submissions are not allowed, and questions must be submitted in writing to the specified Procurement Official. Bids are due by May 30, 2024.

The solicitation includes various socioeconomic programs such as Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), Small Business Preference, and Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Preference. The contract waives the DVBE participation requirement but provides a DVBE incentive. Bidders must describe how certified SB and/or DVBE subcontractors will perform a Commercially Useful Function (CUF). The IFB does not provide details on the funding amount or source, but the contract allows for partial deliveries, unanticipated tasks, and price escalation with proper documentation and approvals from CDFW.