Electric Fish Pump System for Hatchery

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking to procure an Electric Fish Pump System for its hatchery located in Cascade Locks, with the solicitation covering jurisdictions in Hood River County and Canyonville City. The specific procurement is for an auto-priming, cart-mounted electric fish pumping system with precise technical specifications, including a 2.5" powder-coated cast aluminum fish pump, 2 HP main drive, 1 HP priming pump, powder-coated aluminum cart, and stainless-steel electrical control cabinet. The system must be 230V, 3-phase, 50/60 Hz, and ready to operate, with a preference for shipment from a US location and bonus consideration for vendors in states adjacent to Oregon. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) is posted on OregonBuys under Opportunity #63500-00008913, with proposals due by February 16, 2024, at 2:00 PM. Vendors must submit bids via email, mail, or fax, and are allowed to submit alternate bids that meet or exceed the specified requirements. Pricing must be held firm for 30 days, and all bids will be evaluated based on the mandatory Bid Proposal Form and technical specifications.

The procurement appears to have potential opportunities for diverse businesses, as the solicitation references COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) certification, suggesting potential set-aside or preference considerations for minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged business enterprises. The contract will include federal terms and conditions, indicating potential funding from federal grants, which brings additional compliance requirements such as Equal Employment Opportunity regulations, Davis-Bacon Act provisions, and Clean Air and Water Act compliance. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the documents, the procurement is an intermediate solicitation for specialized equipment. Vendors must verify their business registration and ensure they are not excluded from federal procurements. The delivery timeline requires the equipment to be delivered no later than April 1st, 2024, and the purchase order will be issued through the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. No incumbent vendor information was provided in the available documentation.