Utah Division of Wildlife Resources AS20-130

Trout Triploidy Testing

The State of Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) awarded a five-year contract to the University of Washington, Department of Pathology, for providing triploid testing services for trout produced within the UDWR's hatchery system. The contract involves processing trout blood samples to assess the triploidy rate of induction, ensuring that sterile fish are truly sterile. The University of Washington was selected as the most responsive and responsible offeror. The contract is managed under Solicitation #AS20-130 issued by the State of Utah Division of Purchasing. The awarded service includes testing of samples using flow cytometry, with the vendor required to demonstrate experience in assessing triploidy in trout using blood samples and flow cytometry. The contract includes mandatory minimum requirements, technical criteria, and adherence to Utah Procurement Code and administrative rules. The contract allows for potential modifications to incorporate new technology or technological upgrades related to the testing services. The vendor must maintain all applicable licenses and comply with state regulations throughout the contract period. The contract is a single award for services with pricing based on price per test as detailed in the Scope of Work (Attachment B).

Description

A 5-year contract for processing trout blood to assess triploidy rate of induction awarded to the University of Washington by the Division of Wildlife Resources, Utah. The award was made following a Request for Proposal (RFP) process under solicitation number AS20-130. The University of Washington was determined to be the most responsive and responsible offeror, meeting minimum requirements and providing reasonable pricing and terms.

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