WDFW Scissors for marking hatchery salmon and steelhead

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking competitive quotations for procurement of specialized scissors used in marking hatchery salmon and steelhead. The solicitation specifically requests two types of scissors: Noyes Scissors (anticipated yearly purchase of 4,000 units) and Knee Bend Scissors (projected yearly purchase of 100 units), to be acquired on an as-needed basis. These scissors must be new, unused, and manufactured from Pakistani grade stainless steel with precise technical specifications. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires vendors to submit comprehensive literature and specifications alongside their bids, with a strict submission deadline of Friday, May 16, 2025, at 12:00 Noon. The contract includes provisions for future purchase orders under identical terms and conditions for up to five years, with potential annual renewals. Pricing evaluation will incorporate potential preferences for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with a 5% reduction applicable to contracts valued at $150,000 or more. Required delivery timeframe is four weeks following receipt of each individual order, with payment terms established at net 30 days after satisfactory delivery and invoice submission.

The solicitation demonstrates preferences for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, potentially offering competitive advantages during evaluation. While no specific incumbent vendors are mentioned, the procurement emphasizes environmentally conscious practices by requesting packaging without color or dyes and highlighting concerns about polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). Vendors must be registered in the Statewide Vendor Payment System to participate in the bidding process. The contract is specific to Thurston County within Washington state and represents a specialized procurement for scientific/research equipment used in fisheries management. Though exact budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the projected yearly purchase volumes suggest a potentially significant annual contract value, particularly considering the 4,000 Noyes Scissors and 100 Knee Bend Scissors anticipated. The multi-year contract structure provides potential stability for the selected vendor, with opportunities for continued engagement through annual renewals over a five-year period.