Biomark HPR Lite Reader

Granite Data Solutions has been awarded a contract by the California Department of Fish & Wildlife for information technology goods, effective August 19, 2026. The contract carries a total value of $1,433.08 and encompasses the delivery of specialized biomarking equipment and components. The primary deliverable includes one Biomark HPR Lite Reader unit, priced at $1,070.00, which constitutes the majority of the contract value. This device is commonly utilized in fisheries management and wildlife research applications for reading passive integrated transponder tags.

The secondary line item consists of 100 Biomark APT12 Passive Integrated Transponder tags for European frequency standards, each priced at $2.60 per unit, totaling $260.00. These tags are designed for remote identification and tracking of individual fish and wildlife specimens. Given the California Department of Fish & Wildlife's mission and the nature of these components, the equipment will likely support field research, population monitoring, or wildlife management initiatives within California. The contract represents a routine procurement of specialized monitoring instrumentation for state fisheries and wildlife operations.