GPS/VHF beacon collars

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for the procurement of 25 GPS/VHF beacon collars with Iridium satellite services for a three-year term. The primary objective is to support a wildlife management study focusing on pronghorn migration patterns, corridors, and adult survival in southeastern Oregon. The required deliverables include 25 GPS receiver/radio transmitter collars with specific technical specifications, including 2-way communications, mortality notifications, solar power backup, and a minimum 36-month functional lifespan. Bidders must provide detailed pricing for collars, programming, activation, data services, shipping, and warranty information. The bid is due on August 3, 2021, by 3:00 PM Pacific Time, with a required delivery of collars by September 15, 2021. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with the State reserving the right to adjust quantities based on pricing. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capabilities, pricing, and the bidder's ability to meet the specified requirements for wildlife tracking technology.

The ITB includes a Certified Disadvantaged Business Outreach Plan, requiring bidders to indicate their status under Oregon's COBID (Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity) program. While there are no specific set-asides for certified firms, bidders must list any minority, woman, veteran, or emerging small businesses they have previously contracted with and describe steps to solicit certified firms for subcontracting opportunities. The contract allows for potential future collar and service purchases within an additional three-year period. The total contract value is not explicitly stated, but will cover the 25 collars, activation fees, 36-month satellite service subscription, and associated airtime fees. Bidders must complete a Responsibility Inquiry demonstrating financial resources, prior contracting history, and compliance with legal requirements. Additionally, bidders are required to provide three references from firms they have previously worked with in the last five years, showcasing their experience in providing similar technical equipment and services.