Pronghorn Collars

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered FWP-IFB-2019-0088 for procuring 40 Iridium Satellite radio collars specifically designed for adult female pronghorn. The solicitation was publicly posted on November 7, 2018, with a bid closing date of November 20, 2018. Vendors were required to submit comprehensive documentation including company contact information, specification and cost proposal forms, manufacturer literature, and warranty information. Additionally, bidders needed to complete disclosure forms related to Montana Executive Order No. 15-2018 on Dark Money Spending. The procurement was classified under commodity code 3212 for Livestock, Fish & Game Radio Telemetric Equipment for Electronic Surveillance of Animals. Specific prerequisites for vendors included certifying compliance with standard terms and conditions, reviewing general requirements, and understanding delivery language and special terms. The point of contact for this bid was Kari Shinn, who could be reached at KShinn@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3249.

The solicitation did not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The bid was ultimately awarded to Lotek Wireless, Inc. for $68,960.00, with a requested delivery date of January 1, 2019. The procurement included not just the radio collars but also associated services such as an activation charge, transmittal charge, and a two-year data plan. Payment terms were established at 0% 0, Net 30, indicating standard commercial payment conditions. While no specific integration requirements were mentioned, the procurement suggests a technical need for tracking and monitoring pronghorn populations using advanced satellite radio collar technology. The total contract value of $68,960.00 represents the comprehensive cost for the 40 radio collars, associated services, and data plan, providing a clear budget framework for this wildlife research and monitoring project.