Evaluation of genetics between current & historical Elk (Merriam's elk)

The State of Arizona, through its Game and Fish Department, awarded contract CTR080199 to the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on January 9, 2026. The contract encompasses genetic analysis services for Merriam's Elk, with a not-to-exceed value of $50,000. The period of performance extends from the award date through July 30, 2026, providing a six-month execution window for contract completion.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will serve as the prime contractor responsible for delivering genetic elk analysis services in support of Arizona's wildlife management objectives. This engagement leverages specialized expertise in genetic research and analysis to support the state's elk population management and monitoring efforts. The contract structure establishes a single deliverable measured by completion of the analytical work, with the not-to-exceed pricing mechanism providing cost control while maintaining flexibility for the technical scope of the genetic analysis work.