CDFW Fish Hauling Tanks (DGS-OTA)

The State of California, through the Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division, is conducting a solicitation for the procurement of custom-built fish hauling tanks. The tanks will be used by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to transport and plant fish in various hatcheries and waters across the state, including locations in Imperial County and Huntington Beach City. The solicitation seeks 12 different tank sizes ranging from 250 to 2,000 gallons, with detailed technical specifications provided for the construction, access, drainage, oxygen delivery, and electrical systems. Bidders must demonstrate experience in manufacturing and selling fish hauling tanks by providing references, and will be evaluated on their ability to meet the administrative and technical requirements outlined in the various attachments. The bid is due on September 11, 2024, and a public bid reading will be held on the same day.

The solicitation includes several socioeconomic program requirements and incentives, such as the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program, Small Business Preference, Small Business Nonprofit Veteran Services Agencies preference, and the Non-Small Business Subcontractor Preference. Bidders must comply with these requirements to be considered for award, which will be made on an "All or None" basis or by individual line item to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost. The solicitation documents do not provide any information on incumbent vendors, contract values, or budget ranges.