IFB P2480001, Cementum Annuli Analysis

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide cementum annuli analysis services for a large number of teeth from various wildlife species on an annual basis. The contractor will be required to process an estimated 60 bighorn sheep, 1,300 black bear, 100 bobcat, 400 deer, 600 elk, and 250 pronghorn antelope teeth within eight months of receipt. Accurate estimates of population abundance are critical for the conservation and effective management of these species. The contract term will be from July 1, 2024 or upon contract approval, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027. Bids are due by April 19, 2024 at 5:00 PM PT, and the Notice of Intent to Award will be posted on April 30, 2024.

The contract budget amount is $100,000. A 5% Small Business preference and a DVBE incentive will be applied during the evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive/responsible bidder, and bidders have the opportunity to protest the award. The contractor must maintain various insurance coverages as specified in the contract documents.