DNR mature male rooster ring neck pheasants, districts 1, 2, and 4

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Competitive Selection IDV ITB022223 is a specialized contract for procuring mature male rooster ring neck pheasants for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The contract enables the state to purchase between 9,000 and 14,500 pheasants annually for wildlife hunting programs, with specific requirements including birds aged 13-22 weeks, fully feathered, flight capable, and sourced from a National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) certified flock. The pheasants will be distributed across five wildlife districts: Delaware, Killdeer Plains, Berlin, Woodbury, and Xenia, with delivery quantities ranging from 1,180 to 3,620 pheasants per district during October and November.

Windy Ridge Pheasant Farm Inc has been awarded the primary contract, with Elk Ridge Game Farm LLC listed as a subcontractor. The contract was developed through Invitation to Bid No. SRC 0000027684 and covers the period from March 20, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with potential for a maximum cumulative renewal of 36 months. The contract type is a Competitive Selection vehicle specifically for the state of Ohio, focusing on the UNSPSC categories of Birds and Fowl (10101600) and Live Animals (10100000). Pricing includes provisions for potential adjustments after the first 12 months of the contract period.