The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking a competitive procurement for an acoustic telemetry system to track juvenile hatchery Chinook salmon migration and survival. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires three high-residency acoustic receivers with batteries, seventeen acoustic tags with predation detection capabilities, two tester tags, and sixty dummy tags. The system must be fully compatible with VEMCO receivers and align with Washington State's PCB reduction initiatives. Vendors must provide comprehensive technical literature and specifications with their bid, demonstrating technical compliance and system performance. The RFQ is due by May 12th, 2025, at 12 PM PST, with a required delivery date of May 21st, 2025, to the Tumwater Falls Hatchery. The primary objective is to collect detailed migration and survival data for juvenile salmon in early saltwater environments, specifically assessing the effectiveness of a marine mammal deterrent system. Evaluation will likely focus on technical specifications, compatibility, and vendor ability to meet precise equipment requirements. The procurement includes specific set-aside preferences for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, potentially providing competitive advantages to these enterprise types. Vendors must be registered in the Statewide Vendor Payment System and comply with all outlined terms and conditions. The total contract value is estimated to be under $150,000, with provisions for potential future purchase orders under the same terms within one year of the initial award. Payment will be processed upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance of goods, with a 60-day quote validity period. The contract is specific to Thurston County and will support WDFW's marine ecosystem research efforts. Potential bidders must ensure their proposed acoustic telemetry system meets stringent technical requirements, including predation detection capabilities and compatibility with existing VEMCO infrastructure. The procurement represents a focused investment in marine fisheries research technology, targeting precise scientific monitoring objectives.
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