Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery Electric Golf Cart purchase

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a procurement for the Cole M. Rivers Fish Hatchery, located in Trail, Oregon, seeking to purchase two electric golf carts through OregonBuys solicitation #S-63500-00012423. The procurement requires utility-style golf carts with specific technical specifications, including bench seats, windshields, roofs, and minimalist cargo beds without doors. The vehicles must feature 36-48V rechargeable lead acid batteries, 2-wheel drive, and standard golf cart tires on 8-10 inch wheels, with 10-inch wheels preferred and a backup alarm recommended. Bidders must submit proposals through OregonBuys by January 16, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with delivery of the golf carts required by March 6, 2025. All bidders must be registered in the OregonBuys system, and questions about the solicitation were accepted via email until January 13, 2025. The procurement will result in a purchase order, and bids must include two matching chargers, shipping, delivery, and all associated expenses, with pricing required to remain firm for 30 days.

The solicitation encourages participation from COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certified firms, with vendors invited to provide their certification number if applicable. While no specific set-aside requirements were explicitly detailed, the procurement documents suggest a preference for diverse vendor participation. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that GATORMOTO UTILITY VEHICLES AND MORE LLC has been selected as the intended contractor, having been deemed responsive and responsible. The procurement aligns with the hatchery's existing fleet infrastructure, suggesting the new golf carts will integrate seamlessly with current operations. Although specific pricing details were not provided in the publicly available documents, the solicitation represents a targeted procurement for specialized utility vehicles to support the hatchery's operational needs. The procurement is subject to federal grant compliance requirements, which include various ethical, labor, and environmental standards for contracts involving federal funding.