Opportunity
New Mexico General Services Department State Purchasing Division #70-51600-26-05672
New Mexico seeks electrofishing equipment, accessories, and repair services
Posted
September 03, 2026
Respond By
October 02, 2026
Identifier
70-51600-26-05672
NAICS
423910
This opportunity is for suppliers of electrofishing equipment and related services to support the New Mexico Department of Game & Fish's aquatic research and management activities. - Government Buyer: - State of New Mexico, General Services Department, Purchasing Division (on behalf of Department of Game & Fish) - Products and Services Requested: - Electrofishing units for shore, barge, backpack, and boat operations - Replacement parts: anodes, poles, rings, cathodes, foot switches, junction boxes - Accessories: cases, covers, work lights, gloves - Dip nets and net parts - eDNA sampling systems and test kits - Hourly repair services for electrofishing units - Procurement Details: - Bidders must provide fixed discount percentages off catalog or MSRP prices for all items - Quantities are approximate; actual purchases may vary - No specific OEMs or part numbers are mandated—open to all qualified manufacturers - Preferences may be given to New Mexico/Native American businesses if eligible - Notable Requirements: - All pricing must conform to the bid spreadsheet; item descriptions, quantities, and units of measure cannot be altered - The contract may be extended for up to four years total, with annual price adjustment options - No OEMs are specified, but well-known manufacturers in this field include Smith-Root, Inc. and ETS Electrofishing Systems.
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for electrofishing equipment and repair services. The procurement includes items such as shore, barge, backpack, and boat electrofishing units, replacement parts, accessories, dip nets, eDNA sampling systems, test kits, and repair hourly rates. Bids must be submitted by October 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM and can be submitted electronically or in a sealed envelope. The procurement is managed by the Department of Game & Fish, New Mexico, and includes specific instructions for bid submission and preferences for New Mexico/Native American businesses.