DNR mature male rooster ring neck pheasants, districts 3 and 5

The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) has established an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for the procurement of mature male rooster ring neck pheasants through Competitive Selection Contract ITB027259. This contract enables the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife to acquire live pheasants specifically for wildlife management purposes. The contract covers the procurement of fully feathered, flight-capable pheasants aged 13-22 weeks, sourced from a National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) certified flock, with an estimated annual purchase range between 9,000 and 14,500 birds.

The IDV is awarded to Elk Ridge Game Farm LLC, with Great Trail Pheasant Farm & Hatchery serving as a subcontractor, and is effective from March 20, 2025, to December 31, 2027. The contract covers wildlife districts 3 and 5, with primary delivery periods concentrated in October and November. The contract allows for potential price adjustments after the first 12 months and can be renewed for up to 36 months total. Deliveries will be scheduled across specific locations, providing the ODNR flexibility to adjust delivery quantities based on operational requirements.