WDFW: Fish Planting Tank Build

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is soliciting quotes for a custom aluminum fish transport tank to be mounted on a flatbed truck. The procurement requires a road-legal tank with a minimum 750-gallon capacity, designed to support statewide fish transportation operations. Specific technical requirements include integrated aerators, a comprehensive baffle system, top loading doors, and a rear discharge port capable of safely transporting fish up to 100 miles. The tank must be engineered to maintain stable and oxygenated conditions during transport, with a specific delivery requirement to the Naselle Hatchery by June 30th, 2025. Vendors must submit their quotations by May 6th, 2025, and the solicitation includes specific technical specifications outlined in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) document. Evaluation criteria appear to prioritize vendors who can meet the precise technical specifications while adhering to state procurement guidelines, including avoiding products containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and complying with the Build America Buy America Act infrastructure requirements.

The procurement includes preferential considerations for small businesses and veteran-owned enterprises, with potential bid preferences up to 3% for vendors who do not require mandatory arbitration clauses from employees. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the solicitation suggests this is a specialized procurement with targeted technical requirements. The contract appears to be structured for a single-source procurement focused on acquiring a highly specialized piece of equipment for fish transportation infrastructure. Vendors must be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation and meet stringent technical specifications, with payment contingent upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance of the fish transport tank. The jurisdictions potentially impacted by this procurement include Pacific County, Pacific City, and Pacific Beach CDP, though the primary point of delivery is the Naselle Hatchery. Potential bidders should carefully review the RFQ to ensure complete compliance with all technical and procedural requirements.