RFI P2481002, Salmon Carcass Removal at CDFW Hatcheries

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The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Salmon Carcass Removal Services at five of its hatchery locations across several counties in California, including Siskiyou, Trinity, Butte, Sacramento, and San Joaquin Counties. The purpose of the RFI is to solicit feedback from experienced vendors on a proposed scope of work for collecting and disposing of surplus anadromous fish carcasses from the CDFW-operated hatcheries. Respondents are asked to provide information on their statewide service capability, ability to utilize the surplus carcasses, necessary permits and licenses, and suggested revisions to the draft scope of work. CDFW intends to use the feedback received to develop a future solicitation for these services, which may be in the form of an Invitation for Bid, Request for Proposal, or Request for Qualifications. The deadline for responses to this RFI is July 5, 2024.

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The RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It is also unclear if there are any incumbent vendors or current contractors providing these services to CDFW. The RFI requests that respondents provide non-binding budgetary information for completing the work at each hatchery location, but does not provide any details on the available budget or anticipated award values.