GPS Collars

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking bids to establish a blanket contract for Global Positioning System (GPS) ungulate collars with service plan. The procurement is for a total of 135 collars, with 40 collars in the 800-900 gram weight range for elk and 95 collars in the 400-450 gram weight range for bighorn sheep, mule deer, pronghorn, and aoudad. The collars must meet detailed technical specifications, including a minimum 3-year lifespan, GPS fix rate of every 2 hours, and data transmission rate of 4-12 hours. The initial order must be delivered by February 1, 2025, and the contract term is from the date of award through August 31, 2026, with options to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Bids will be evaluated based on factors such as price, ability to meet requirements, delivery schedule, and past performance, and the contract will be awarded on an all-or-none basis to the bidder providing the best value to TPWD.

The solicitation encourages participation from Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) and provides preferences for certain business categories. However, no information is provided on any set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure. The budget range or possible award value is also not specified in the available documents.