RFP - Mule Deer Capture Projects for RESEARCH in Eastern Or
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- S-63500-00003581
- State
- Oregon
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
- UNSPSC codes
- 78111504 Sightseeing service by air
- 78111506 Medical evacuation by air ambulance
- 86101901 Avionics training
- 78111500 Passenger air transportation
- 78111502 Commercial airplane travel
- 81161714 Aeronautical information service
- 78111900 Space transportation
- 78142207 Flight operations automation, design and construction
- Points of contact
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- Marcus Jones marcus.jones@odfw.oregon.gov (971) 707-8151
- Daphne L. Trimpe daphne.l.trimpe@odfw.oregon.gov (503) 947-6182
Opportunity details come from oregonbuys.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) East Region's Wildlife Research Office in La Grande has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) No. S-63500-00003581 for mule deer capture projects in Eastern Oregon. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide two helicopters, experienced pilots, and a capture crew including gunners and muggers, along with support services such as a fuel truck with a licensed driver. The project involves capturing and collaring adult female mule deer and 6-month-old fawns in two primary areas: the John Day Valley and South-Central Oregon near Lakeview. One helicopter will be used for capturing and restraining deer, while the second will transport ODFW biologists to the capture site. The contract term spans five years, with capture efforts scheduled for December and March annually from 2022 to 2027. Evaluation criteria included understanding of requested services, general qualifications, pilot program evaluation, capture crew capabilities, and references. The proposal was due by August 12, 2022, with the preliminary results showing Elkhorn Aviation (dba Baker Air) scoring 533.5 out of 555 possible points.
The RFP includes requirements for a certified disadvantaged business outreach plan, though specific set-aside designations were not explicitly detailed. ODFW will provide GPS collars and vaginal implant transmitters, while the contractor is responsible for all capture-related equipment and personnel. The contractor must have pilots with a minimum of 1,000 hours of helicopter flight time and meet specific helicopter size and performance requirements. Elkhorn Aviation of Baker City, Oregon, was the intended awardee, having submitted the only bid and receiving the highest evaluation score. The contract allows for potential annual cost increase reviews in September of each year. While specific budget ranges were not disclosed in the documents, the comprehensive nature of the services required suggests a significant contract value covering multiple years of research-focused wildlife capture operations across Eastern Oregon.
Opportunity text
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife?s East Region, Wildlife Research Office in La Grande is seeking a Contractor to provide Two (2) Helicopter(s), experienced Pilot(s), Capture Crew including Gunner(s) and Mugger(s), and support services including a fuel truck with licensed driver for capturing and collaring mule deer in Eastern Oregon. One Helicopter to Capture, One Helicopter to Transport ODFW Biologist to Capture Site.
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