Sockeye Smolt Trailer Infrastructure

The Idaho Department of Fish and Game (IDFG) has issued Request for Quote (RFQ) #481 for Sockeye Smolt Trailer Infrastructure, seeking a qualified vendor to perform specialized fabrication and installation work on an existing trailer. The project requires comprehensive modifications including mounting a self-contained generator, fabricating a battery box, wiring the generator to an electrical panel, installing a 30-gallon stainless steel fuel tank, and creating a custom headache rack. Additional technical requirements include installing a waterproof master electrical control box, running electrical and oxygen supply lines, implementing an oxygen monitoring transport system, and fabricating an aluminum catwalk on the lower trailer platform. A mandatory pre-bid question and answer session is scheduled for May 2nd, 2024 at 9:00 AM MST, located at the Eagle Fish Hatchery in Eagle, Idaho. The RFQ will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the most responsive and responsible vendor, with proposals due by May 10th, 2024, through the IPRO system. The resulting contract includes a 30-day acceptance period and requires a two-year warranty on all work performed.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, workers compensation, and garage keeper's liability insurance with policy limits ranging from $500,000 to $1,000,000 per occurrence. The State of Idaho, the agency, and its divisions must be named as additional insureds on all policies. Vendors must provide proof of insurance within 5 business days of award notification and maintain coverage for the contract's duration. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated in the documents, vendors are required to submit a fully burdened price using the provided Price Sheet (Attachment 2). The contract allows for potential termination under conditions of cause, fiscal necessity, or convenience, and prohibits third-party warranties. No incumbent vendors are identified in the solicitation documents, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned beyond the trailer modification specifications.