Fish Hauling Tanks (DGS-OTA)

The California Department of General Services (DGS) Procurement Division, acting on behalf of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), is soliciting bids for the procurement of custom fish hauling tanks for two specific hatchery locations. The procurement involves three aluminum tanks: two 400-gallon single-compartment tanks for Iron Gate Hatchery and one 250-gallon single-compartment tank for Mad River Hatchery. These tanks are specifically designed for transporting and planting fish in California waters, with detailed technical specifications including double-walled insulation, foam board construction, comprehensive oxygen delivery systems, and specific discharge mechanisms. The tanks must be newly built, fully welded, leak-free, and constructed from aluminum 5052 material with precise requirements for access lids, aerator systems, electrical components, and accessories like oxygen bottle holders and sight gauges. Bids are due by March 13, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT, with a public bid reading via Microsoft Teams at 3:00 PM PT the same day, and deliveries must be completed by March 31, 2026, or within 120 calendar days after receiving the purchase order. Bidders must provide three customer references from the last five years for similar products, with combined reference values of at least $50,000.

The solicitation includes provisions for various socioeconomic programs and preferences, with a 5% small business preference and opportunities for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) incentives, though no minimum DVBE participation is required. The procurement will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, by individual group, or by individual line item to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest cost, taking into account applicable preference and incentive calculations. The Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preferences are also applicable. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination, Freight Prepaid, with sales tax calculated based on the delivery location. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement requires detailed documentation including a customer reference form with a 1-5 rating system evaluating contractors' performance in timeliness, quality, and customer satisfaction. A pre-construction meeting is mandatory within 14 days of the purchase order, where contractors must provide detailed drawings and production timelines. The contract includes a 10% allowance for unanticipated tasks and state-required upgrades, with the possibility of price escalation requests submitted no earlier than one year from the purchase order date.