Sale of Surplus Fall Chinook & Coho

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the sale of surplus fall Chinook and Coho salmon carcasses from state hatcheries during the period of August through December 2021. This procurement opportunity allows interested parties to bid on fish carcasses across multiple hatcheries, with bids due by July 15, 2021 at 3:00 pm. Bidders must possess or obtain an Oregon Wholesale Fish Dealer License and are required to submit a 10% bid security deposit, with a performance bond necessary if total bid value exceeds $5,000. The evaluation criteria focus on the highest price per fish, categorized by specific hatchery, fish sex, and grade. Estimated quantities are provided, but actual fish availability may fluctuate, and successful bidders must accept all carcasses made available by ODFW at contracted hatcheries. Prospective vendors will be responsible for additional fees, including catch fees, salmon restoration and enhancement fees, and OHRC fees, which will be collected by the state and added to monthly invoices.

There are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned in the procurement documents. Payments for fish carcasses are required on or before the 20th of each month for the preceding month's sales. The solicitation does not indicate any incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure requirements. While precise award values are not explicitly stated, the bid process allows for multiple bidders across different hatcheries, suggesting potential flexibility in contract allocation. The procurement appears open to commercial fish dealers who can meet the licensing and financial requirements, with the primary goal of efficiently disposing of surplus salmon carcasses from ODFW hatcheries. Bidders should carefully review the complete ITB document to understand the full scope of requirements and potential financial obligations associated with this contract opportunity.