IFB P2681002, Anadromous Fish Carcass Removal at CDFW Hatcheries

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking qualified vendors to collect, transport, and dispose of surplus anadromous fish carcasses from three state‑operated hatcheries. The work involves using forklift‑movable 49‑in × 41‑in × 29‑in bins, handling volumes from a few thousand pounds up to 40 000 lb per pickup, and completing roughly 25‑28 pickups per year at each site. The contract term runs from September 1 2026 to June 30 2029 and will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder after applying small‑business and DVBE preferences. • Locations: Feather River Fish Hatchery (Oroville, CA), Nimbus Fish Hatchery (Gold River, CA), and Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery (Clements, CA). • Scope: Capture carcasses, transport in compliance with DOT/CHP/Fire Marshal regulations, and dispose of them according to state and federal environmental statutes. • Requirements: Certified bins, forklift equipment, all labor/equipment costs included in per‑pickup rates, required insurance (≥ $1 M general liability, $1 M auto, workers’ comp), and compliance with licensing and GenAI disclosure mandates. • Evaluation: Lowest responsive and responsible bid after applying a 5 % small‑business preference (max $50 k) and optional DVBE incentive (up to 5 %).