ring necked pheasants for Reg. A Wildlife

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is requesting quotations for approximately 2,000 adult ring-necked pheasants to support the state's public hunting season, with quotations due June 26, 2013. This is an RFQ submission through the State of Maine's Vendor Self Service platform.

The pheasants must meet strict biological and health specifications: full feathering with tail feathers averaging at least 8 inches, a minimum sex ratio of 50% males, minimum weights of 2.5 pounds for males and 2.0 pounds for females, and demonstrated strong flying capability. All birds must originate from flocks certified negative for pullorum, typhoid, West Nile Virus, tuberculosis, and other infectious diseases. The provider must furnish veterinary certification documents prior to delivery and maintain records of all medicines and vaccines administered.

Delivery occurs at two locations: the Wells Transportation Facility/Amtrak Station at Maine Turnpike Exit 19 and the MDIFW storage barn at 54 Manson Libby Road in Scarborough. The first delivery of at least 600 birds must be scheduled before October 1, with at least two additional stockings prior to November 1 separated by at least one week. All deliveries must occur in the morning, preferably before 9:00 a.m., and must be coordinated with Regional Wildlife Biologist Scott Lindsay. Transport crates must be new or properly disinfected. The provider is responsible for replacing any dead, injured, or missing birds at no additional cost prior to final season release.

All deliveries are FOB Destination with transportation charges prepaid by the successful bidder. The State's standard payment terms are net 30 days from receipt of a correct invoice. Evaluation criteria may include quality, conformity with specifications, delivery time, and total cost, with price weighted at a minimum of 25 percent.