WDFW Stellar crane/boom procurement and installation

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of a Stellar 3315 crane or equivalent onto a 2005 Freightliner fish planting truck located at the Columbia Basin Hatchery in Moses Lake, Washington. The crane must have specific technical requirements, including a minimum 260-degree hydraulic rotation ability, hydraulic extension of at least 14 feet, and the capability to deliver fish up to 300 pounds to the tank hatch. Equipment viewing opportunities are scheduled for December 16-17, 2024, with vendor questions due by December 20, 2024, and bid submissions required by December 27, 2024 at noon. The project must be completed within 16 weeks after receipt of the order, as specified in Amendment 1. Vendors must be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and provide their Cargo Tank number with the bid. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness, responsibility, and price, with WDFW intending to award to the lowest responsive bidder.

The procurement includes a 3% bid preference for vendors who do not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses for employees. WDFW specifically intends to award the contract to a Small Business or Veteran-Owned Business, provided such vendors submit responsive bids. The contract is valued under $150,000, and payment terms are net 30 days upon satisfactory completion, with no progress payments allowed. Vendors beyond 300 road miles of Moses Lake must handle their own truck transportation. Potential bidders must carefully review all requirements, including technical specifications for the crane installation and compliance with federal motor carrier regulations. The procurement is limited to vendors capable of meeting the specific technical and logistical requirements of installing a specialized crane on a fish planting truck, with a focus on supporting small and veteran-owned businesses in the state of Washington.