Aerial Wildlife Capture and Transport Services

The State of Nevada, Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors to provide aerial wildlife capture and transport services across the state, with a specific focus on Washoe County and Reno City. The resulting contract(s) will be for a term of two years, with an optional two-year extension. NDOW is looking to contract with multiple vendors to safely and humanely capture, handle, and potentially transport big game animals such as bighorn sheep, mule deer, pronghorn antelope, elk, mountain goat, and moose. Vendors must provide detailed fixed pricing for all wildlife capture and related services, including hourly rates for aircraft and crew, species-specific per animal pricing, and additional charges for high elevation, field processing, and long transports. The deadline for submitting proposals is September 11, 2020, and the State reserves the right to award contracts to multiple vendors based on their qualifications, experience, and cost competitiveness.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and the contract opportunity does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the available budget or award value range is not disclosed. However, the scope of work emphasizes the need for vendors to demonstrate their ability to effectively capture and transport wildlife aerially within the specified jurisdictions.