DEEP101626CM_Oct_26_26_solicitation_doc.pdf

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) document is issued by the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CT DEEP) for the procurement of wild turkey tracking equipment. CT DEEP is soliciting competitive bids for thirty-five (35) Worldwide 2G+4G UHF GPS transmitting backpacks intended for wild turkey research purposes. The solicitation opened on October 19, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. EDT, with bids due by November 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. EST. Delivery is required on a Free On Board (FOB) Destination basis. No bidders' conference or site visit has been scheduled for this procurement. The solicitation has been designated with no line items, indicating a single procurement requirement for the complete quantity of equipment specified. William Cassidy, Project Lead with CT DEEP's Wildlife Division, serves as the primary contact for questions at 860-418-5961 or william.cassidy@ct.gov.

No estimated total contract value is provided in the solicitation documents. Payment terms are to be vendor-specified as part of the bid response, allowing bidders flexibility in proposing their payment arrangements. All vendors are eligible to respond; no set-asides, preferences, or incumbent contractor considerations are indicated in the documents. The procurement documents include the standard bid terms and conditions for Connecticut, supporting specifications, and the invitation to bid form. No funding requirements, sources, or amounts are identified in the available solicitation materials.