ESBD_376883_1727875587894_802-25-49409_Addendum 1.pdf
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- 802-25-49409
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- Travis County, Austin City, Texas
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This document is an Addendum to an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for the procurement of Global Positioning System (GPS) ungulate collars. The solicitation number is 802-25-49409, and the contract title is "GPS Collars". The addendum provides clarifications and extends the bid due date from October 2, 2024, to October 8, 2024. The IFB is seeking a total of 135 GPS collars, with 40 elk collars in the 800-900 gram weight range and 95 deer collars in the 400-450 gram weight range. The desired GPS fix rate is every 2 hours, and the data transmission rate is expected to be between 4-12 hours for both weight ranges. The collars are required to have a minimum 3-year lifespan with a single battery.
The contract will be a blanket contract established by TPWD, and the jurisdictions involved include Blanco County. Pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, and funding details are not provided in this addendum. The contract's term and any renewal options are also not specified in the document.
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Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
IFB 802-25-49409, Addendum 1
ADDENDUM
Addendum Number: 01 Date: October 2, 2024
Solicitation Number: 802-25-49409 Solicitation Title: GPS Collars
Due Date/Deadline: October 8, 2024, 2:00 PM Purchaser: Synthia De Hoyos
PURPOSE OF ADDENDUM: CLARIFICATIONS AND DUE DATE EXTENSION
Except as provided herein, all Terms and Conditions of the document referenced herein, remain unchanged and in full force and effect. The following are specifications to this solicitation. This Addendum may be attached to and form a part of the referenced solicitation document and any resulting awarded contract and may be considered in your response.
Bid Due Date Extension Bid due date is EXTENDED
From: October 2, 2024, 2:00 p.m. CT
To: October 8, 2024, 2:00 p.m. CT
Questions and Answers
1. Question: How many of the 135 collars are for the 400–450 gram weight range for bighorn sheep, aoudad, mule deer, and pronghorn?
Answer: 40 elk collars and 95 deer collars
2. Question: Can you confirm that this 400–450 gram weight range is correct for these species?
Answer: Deer collars can be 700 grams or less.
3. Question: How many of the 135 collars are for the 800-900 gram weight range for Elk?
Answer: 40 collars with 20 with expansion for calves or young bulls.
4. Question: Is a 3 year minimum life span expected for both weight ranges?
Answer: Yes.
5. Question: What is the expected GPS Fix rate for the 400-450 gram weight range?
Answer: Every 2 hours.
6. Question: What is the expected data transmission rate for the 400-450 gram weight range?
Answer: 4–12 hours; whatever is best for longevity of the collar. We need alerts as soon as a mortality happens though.
7. Question: What is the expected GPS Fix rate for the 800-900 gram weight range?
Answer: Every 2 hours.
8. Question: What is the expected data transmission rate for the 800-900 gram weight range?
Answer: 4–12 hours; whatever is best for longevity of the collar. We need alerts as soon as a mortality happens though.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department 4200 Smith School Road
Austin, Texas 78744
IFB 802-25-49409, Addendum 1
9. Question: Is this life span requirement based on a single battery or is this taking into account a field replaceable battery Answer: Single Battery.
Respondents are to acknowledge receipt of the Addendum and return a signed copy with proposal submission.
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