10 Pettersson Bat Microphones

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife is seeking to procure 10 Pettersson M500 Microphones with a 384 kHz sampling frequency for bat conservation and management purposes. The procurement is a quick quote solicitation issued for Franklin County, with proposals due by April 7, 2025. The microphones will be delivered to the Division of Wildlife located at 2045 Morse Rd. Bldg. G-3 in Columbus, OH 43229, with Eileen Wyza serving as the primary contact. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with delivery terms set as F.O.B. Destination/Pre-Paid/Allowed. Vendors must submit invoices through one of three methods: email to invoices@ohio.gov, fax to (614) 485-1039, or mail to Financial Shared Services at PO Box 182880, Columbus, Ohio 43218-2880.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation. The contractor will be fully responsible for freight costs and risk of loss until the deliverables are accepted by the state. While no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, the procurement is for 10 specialized microphones used in wildlife research and conservation efforts. The state retains the right to determine contract compliance and acceptance of delivered items. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure requirements for this specific procurement. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment acquisition for the Division of Wildlife's bat monitoring and research programs.