72DOW-S2814 Letter Of Intent .pdf

This document is a Letter of Intent for Solicitation 72DOW-S2814 issued by the State of Nevada Department of Wildlife. The State intends to award a contract for mountain lion removal and live capture services to American Lion Specialists, LLC, Proven Pursuit, and Mecham Outfitters and Guide Service. The selected vendors will be required to use hounds and foot snares to lethally remove and capture mountain lions for research purposes, including chemical immobilization, data collection, and GPS collar attachment. The contract term is four years, anticipated to begin on December 1, 2024, subject to Board of Examiners' approval.

The total contract value is $600,000 across the four-year term, with no limitations on the number of days worked or billed. Vendors must meet specific qualifications, including the ability to possess and use firearms. Proposals will be evaluated based on demonstrated competence, experience, conformance to the RFP terms, key personnel expertise and availability, and cost. The State intends to award multiple contracts under this solicitation, and a Nevada-based business preference may apply, but the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there are no incumbent vendors or current contractors listed.