Contract PO03658178-V5

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has been awarded a contract by the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources for research to expand knowledge of Bog Turtle distribution throughout Virginia. The contract, designated PO03658178-V5 and corresponding to Department of Wildlife Resources Contract #CTR0029842, was executed on September 28, 2026, with a cumulative contract value of $318,359.00. The period of performance spans from January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2026, with deliverables to be directed to JD Kleopfer.

This research initiative represents a comprehensive effort to advance understanding of Bog Turtle populations and habitat distribution across the Commonwealth of Virginia. As the prime contractor, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University will conduct the scientific investigation and research activities as specified under the contract terms. The fixed contract value of $318,359.00 reflects the total compensation for the completion of all research objectives and deliverables throughout the designated performance period.