Tacoma Cityoftacoma #PG26-0084F

Tacoma Power Seeks Annual Supply and Planting of Hatchery Rainbow Trout for Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project

The City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities (Tacoma Power), is seeking a contractor to supply and plant up to 50,000 pounds of hatchery, adipose-clipped rainbow trout annually to support the Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project's mitigation requirements. - Government Buyer: - City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (Tacoma Power) - Products/Services Requested: - Up to 50,000 pounds per year of hatchery, adipose-clipped rainbow trout (1-3 fish per pound) - Trout must be disease-free and meet Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) certification or equivalent - Planting and delivery of trout into designated streams, lakes, and reservoirs within 65 road miles of Toledo, Washington - Weekly deliveries required between March and August each year, preferably on Thursdays - Notable Requirements: - Fish must be certified disease-free - Contractor must comply with FERC license mitigation obligations for the Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project - Delivery locations include Lewis County, Washington, and the Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project area - No specific OEMs or named vendors are identified in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is $1,070,000 for a base year plus up to four additional years

Description

The City of Tacoma is soliciting proposals for the supply and planting of up to 50,000 pounds of hatchery, adipose clipped trout, ranging from 1-3 fish per pound. These trout will be released into designated streams, lakes, and reservoirs in Lewis County annually between March and August starting in 2027. The project supports the Tacoma Power Cowlitz Hydroelectric Project to meet its FERC license mitigation obligations. Deliveries are expected once a week, preferably on Thursdays, within 65 road miles of Toledo, Washington.

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