Hatchery System for Pheasant Program

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is soliciting bids for a comprehensive bird hatchery system through Invitation for Bid (IFB) number FWP-IFB-22-0138. The procurement seeks a complete hatchery system capable of accommodating up to 4,000 eggs weekly, with specific requirements for delivery and installation at 350 Conley Lake Rd., Deer Lodge, MT 59722. The bid was officially opened on January 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM MST and will close on February 21, 2022, at 5:00 PM MST. A non-mandatory pre-bid walkthrough was conducted on February 17, 2022, at 10:00 AM at the Branch Office of the Montana State Prison, providing potential bidders an opportunity to review site specifications. The solicitation covers product and service line items including the hatchery system itself, shipping and handling, and system installation, with commodity codes spanning livestock, fish and game supplies, and agricultural supplies. Interested vendors must complete specific prerequisites, including thorough specification review and submission of required contact information. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276.

The bid documents do not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types that can respond. Payment terms are structured as 0% 0, with a Net 30 arrangement. While the specific budget range is not detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the hatchery system procurement suggests a significant investment in infrastructure for the state's pheasant program. The FOB delivery requirement and the specificity of the installation location at the Montana State Prison branch office indicate a targeted, strategic procurement aimed at enhancing the state's wildlife management capabilities. The solicitation appears open to qualified vendors who can meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements for a sophisticated hatchery system capable of supporting the state's wildlife conservation efforts.