Electric Fish Pump on towable trailer

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the purchase and delivery of an electric fish pump on a highway-rated towable trailer for the Trask Hatchery in Tillamook County, Oregon. The specific procurement, identified as Opportunity #S-63500-00002598, requires the acquisition of an Aqua-Life Harvester BP60H-P-1 or equivalent electric fish pump capable of safely and efficiently pumping salmonids or other fish up to 1.1 lbs. The pump must have specific technical capabilities, including a 20-foot horizontal suction distance, 20-foot discharge hose length, auto-priming functionality, electric start, a dewater system, and a 6-foot telescoping swivel discharge tube. The complete unit must be mounted on a single-axis, powder-coated trailer legal for public road operation. Bids were due by 2:00 PM PST on April 1, 2022, with vendors required to submit quotes via email or the OregonBuys platform. Pricing must be held firm for 30 days, and ODFW will determine equivalency for any alternate products proposed.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the procurement documents. The solicitation appears open to all qualified vendors, with the potential awardee being AquaLife Products of Twin Falls, Idaho, who was identified as the lowest responsive bidder. While a specific contract value was not disclosed, the procurement represents a targeted equipment acquisition for the Trask Hatchery. Vendors were required to provide vendor information including their Federal ID number and COBID certification (if applicable), along with an authorized representative's signature. The procurement documents included a sample purchase order demonstrating standard State of Oregon contract terms and conditions, which would likely apply to this equipment purchase. Delivery of the fish pump is expected to the Trask Hatchery, with bidders required to provide a proposed delivery schedule, understanding that earlier delivery dates may be viewed favorably during evaluation.