GPS Telemetry Collars for Cattle - Missouri Department of Conservation

The Missouri Department of Conservation is seeking to procure 30 new GPS telemetry collars for cattle through a Request for Proposal (RFP) with solicitation number RFPC30034901700459. The specific requirements include purchasing new Lotek wireless GPS 3300LR/SR collars or equivalent models, as well as refurbishing services for one existing GPS collar. The collars must be new, of current production, and delivered to the Grassland Systems Field Station in Clinton, Missouri. The initial contract period will run for one year from the date of award, with potential options for two additional one-year renewal periods. Vendors must submit detailed proposals including brand, model number, and maximum unit pricing for the initial contract and both potential renewal periods. The solicitation was posted on November 18, 2016, with responses due by December 6, 2016, at 2:00 PM CST. Proposals can be submitted electronically through the MissouriBUYS system or as hard copies to the Division of Purchasing. Vendors are required to complete and submit Exhibits A, B, E, and other applicable exhibits, and the refurbished collar must include a one-year warranty on all equipment, parts, and labor.

The RFP does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor participation, indicating the solicitation is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation, and there are no mentioned preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or small businesses. Payment terms are established at net 45 days, with delivery terms designated as Free On Board Destination. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 30 new GPS telemetry collars and refurbishing services for an existing collar. The Missouri Department of Conservation will evaluate proposals based on providing the best value to the state, considering factors such as pricing, technical specifications, and compliance with the RFP requirements. Vendors must provide maximum unit pricing for the initial contract period and two potential renewal periods, with no negative pricing allowed. The contract will be awarded to the vendor that offers the most advantageous proposal to the State of Missouri.