GPS Collars for Fisher and Grey Fox

The State of Oregon, specifically the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) in collaboration with Douglas County, is seeking to procure 30 GPS collars for wildlife research on fisher and grey fox populations through an Invitation to Bid (ITB) with tracking number S-63500-00004128. The procurement requires GPS collars with specific technical specifications, including wireless operation, programming, and data download capabilities. The required deliverables include the complete GPS collar system, with an expected delivery date of September 15, 2022. The bid was posted on August 17, 2022, with a submission deadline of August 30, 2022, at 3:00 pm PST. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, technical compliance, and pricing, with the intent to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must submit a comprehensive bid package including a bid cover sheet, reference checks, and a detailed responsibility inquiry demonstrating their capability to fulfill the contract requirements.

The procurement includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan that encourages participation from minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. Bidders are required to describe their strategies for soliciting certified firms as potential subcontractors and report their own certification status. The bid documents reveal that ATS Inc. was the sole responsive bidder, with a total bid price of $40,885.00, which breaks down to $1,345.50 per collar plus additional shipping and miscellaneous costs. The contract does not specify a guaranteed minimum purchase and reserves the right to vary actual quantities ordered. While no specific set-aside percentages are indicated, the procurement process emphasizes business inclusion and diversity through the COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) requirements. The sample contract suggests potential for multi-year terms, though the exact duration is not explicitly defined in the provided documentation.