Patagonia State Park Fish Cleaning Station

Arizona State Parks & Trails is seeking a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for a fish cleaning station to be installed at Patagonia Lake State Park, with solicitation number BPM005793. The procurement involves acquiring a fully assembled, pre-installed industrial-grade fish cleaning station, specifically a Barracuda I Model 6096 or approved equivalent. The unit must feature a 96" x 60" main table, ADA-compliant cutting table, T304 stainless steel construction, a counter-rotating waste grinder with a 2HP/230V/3PH motor, electronic controls in NEMA 4X enclosures, four externally mounted hose bibs with 60" spray hose attachments, a lockable winter cover, and a 4" PVC pipe discharge adapter. Performance testing is required prior to shipment, with verified test reports to be provided. The proposal submission deadline is October 31, 2023, at 5:00 PM Arizona Time, with electronic submissions required through the Arizona Procurement Portal. The initial contract term is twelve months, with potential extension options up to a maximum aggregate term of five years.

The procurement is specifically restricted to small businesses as defined in Arizona Administrative Code R2-7-101, unless specific exceptions apply. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability with a $2,000,000 general aggregate limit, Business Automobile Liability with $1,000,000 combined single limit, Workers' Compensation at statutory levels with $1,000,000 employers' liability limits, and an Installation Floater with coverage amount to be determined. Additional compliance requirements include certification regarding forced labor of ethnic Uyghurs, E-Verify requirements, debarment status, and non-discrimination provisions. Exemptions from certain requirements exist for sole proprietorships, contractors with fewer than ten employees, and non-profit organizations. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must submit detailed pricing information, including brand, model, and total cost for the fish cleaning station. Contractor personnel must maintain professional standards consistent with industry requirements, and all warranties will extend for one year after State acceptance of materials.