NR15-008 Male Ring-Necked Pheasants

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife Northern Region has issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ) numbered NR15-008 for procurement of 786 male ring-necked live pheasants to be distributed across six wildlife areas in California. The procurement specifically requires pheasants that are at least sixteen weeks old, with normal feathering and tails measuring a minimum of 16 inches in length, free from malformations. The specific delivery quantities are designated for Honey Lake (126 birds), Lake Earl (40 birds), Ash Creek (160 birds), Mouth of Cottonwood Creek (120 birds), Sacramento River Bend (240 birds), and Shasta Valley (100 birds). Vendors must possess a valid Domesticated Game Breeder's License issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and be located within a 100-mile radius of Tehama Wildlife Area in Paynes Creek, CA. The RFQ will be awarded on an "All or None" basis, with responses due by April 15, 2016, at 2:00 PM, and pick-up dates ranging from October 14 to November 18, 2016. The State reserves the right to adjust the total quantity by up to 30% at the awarded price for 90 days from the purchase order date.

The procurement offers a 5% bid preference for non-small businesses that demonstrate 25% California certified small business subcontractor participation. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation is not mandatory, the State provides incentives ranging from 1% to 5% based on participation levels. No specific incumbent vendors are mentioned in the documentation. The solicitation is open to game bird breeders who meet the specified geographic and licensing requirements, with an emphasis on encouraging participation from California-based small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises. Though a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the total procurement involves 786 live pheasants, which suggests a moderate-scale contract with potential flexibility in pricing and quantity. The procurement appears designed to support apprentice hunting programs by ensuring a consistent and high-quality supply of pheasants across multiple wildlife management areas in Northern California.