FY2020-3, 500 live adult bobwhite quails

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through its Department of Fish & Game, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFG-DFW), is seeking bids for 3,500 live adult bobwhite quails. The delivery period for the quails is between October 15, 2019 and November 29, 2019, with a preferred Monday delivery schedule each week. Vendors must have at least three years of experience in producing game birds, and those without prior experience must provide references. The agency may consider bids from vendors without the required experience if there are insufficient qualified bids. Vendors must be able to supply a minimum of 1,000 adult quails, and the total quantity supplied must be evenly divisible by 500. Bid evaluation criteria include cost, quality of birds and vendor service, Massachusetts agricultural preference, and proximity to the delivery site.

This is a Small Procurement opportunity targeted at verified small businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP). Subcontracting is limited to no more than 20% of the total contract value unless with another SBPP participant. The estimated value of the procurement is $20,000, and the initial contract term is 12 months, with two optional 12-month renewal periods available. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the contract does not require the integration of any existing infrastructure or technology.