54--Notice of Intent to award single source contract for fish pescalator

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service intends to issue an award to Praqua Supplies Limited, for the purchase of a 16' jumbo pescalator with recirculatiing option and snozzle, Power 60Hz 220V single phase and on-site training by the manufacturers representative. The supplier is the only manufacturer for this equipment. The current method of moving fish out of a channel is to have a man crowd the fish into a large bale net suspended on a stinger attached to a fork lift. The pescalator will fit into existing space requirements and eliminate the present safety hazard for personnel. The process will make it comfortable for the fish as they will remain in water. This is the safest and most efficient method to move fish from the holding area to the production area. PLACE/DELIVERY: Quilcene National Fish Hatchery, Quilcene, WA