Description
Idaho Fish and Game needs a custom‑fabricated, truck‑mounted 3,500‑gallon fish transport tank that integrates with its proprietary life‑support equipment. Superior Steel of Caldwell, ID is the sole manufacturer capable of delivering a tank that matches the existing vehicle‑mounted system, making a competitive bid impossible. The contract is for a five‑year term, with an anticipated total cost of $880,000, and the agency plans to purchase one tank in FY 26 and additional tanks over the next five years.
• Scope: Design, fabrication, delivery, and warranty of a 3,500‑gallon steel fish transport tank (truck‑mounted) with integrated life‑support components.
• Vendor requirement: Only Superior Steel can meet the proprietary design and compatibility; no alternative suppliers exist.
• Timeline: Posting opened 1 Jun 2026, closing 4 Jun 2026; contract term 5 years with potential renewals.
• Budget: $880,000 total (≈ $176,000 per year).
• Benefit: Provides IDFG with essential capacity to transport up to 30 million fish annually, replacing aging equipment.