California eProcure #P2681002

Fish Carcass Removal and Disposal Services at California State Hatcheries

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting bids for the removal and disposal of surplus anadromous fish carcasses at state-operated hatcheries. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), under the California Natural Resources Agency - Offices include the Directors Office and Fisheries Branch, Wildlife and Fisheries Division - Products/Services Requested: - Collection and disposal of surplus Salmon and Steelhead Trout carcasses - Services required at three primary hatcheries: - Feather River Fish Hatchery (Oroville, CA) - Nimbus Fish Hatchery (Gold River, CA) - Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery (Clements, CA) - Approximate annual pickups per hatchery: - Feather River: 28 pickups per year - Nimbus: 25 pickups per year - Mokelumne River: 26–28 pickups per year - Services must include coordination with hatchery staff for scientific research and compliance with environmental regulations - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be experienced in nonhazardous waste and dead animal disposal - Must maintain all required licenses and insurance - Compliance with state and federal environmental regulations is mandatory - Incentives for Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation - Bidders may bid on one or more locations; awards are made to the lowest bidder per location - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Work is to be performed at federal hatchery facilities in Oroville, Gold River, and Clements, CA, with oversight from CDFW offices in West Sacramento

Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting bids for the removal and disposal of anadromous fish carcasses at CDFW-operated hatcheries. The work involves collecting surplus carcasses of Salmon and Steelhead Trout that cannot be returned to the river due to ecological or regulatory reasons. Services are required at multiple hatchery locations including Feather River, Nimbus, and Mokelumne River Fish Hatcheries. The contractor must provide these services during standard business hours, excluding holidays, and coordinate any schedule changes with CDFW.

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