FY2024-Electrofishing and eDNA Sampling Equipment -Hdqtrs

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, specifically the Department of Fish and Game (MassWildlife), is procuring Electrofishing and Environmental DNA (eDNA) Sampling Equipment to support their conservation efforts outlined in the ResilientMass Plan. The purpose of this procurement is to validate the presence of rare freshwater mussels and fishes, and to determine the relative abundance and composition of fish assemblages in rivers and lakes where freshwater mussels occur. The contract term is for an initial duration of 4 months, from May 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024, with the possibility of MassWildlife utilizing the awarded vendor for any follow-up repairs or material purchases compatible with the items procured under this Request for Response (RFR) in the future. Interested parties must submit their bids by April 18, 2024, and can direct any related questions to the designated contact, Rebecca M. Quinones, at 508-389-6333 or rebecca.quinones@mass.gov.

This is an open market procurement, and eligible entities include the issuing Purchasing Department and any other entities defined in the limited user contract. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFR does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify the estimated value or budget range for the procurement. The selection will be based on the best value for the Commonwealth, as determined by MassWildlife.