Solar Chargers

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is conducting an Intermediate Procurement (OAR 125-047-0270) for specialized Solar Chargers designed specifically for trail cameras in Douglas County. The procurement requires solar chargers capable of powering Reconyx HP2X trail cameras, with precise technical specifications including a minimum 10-watt solar panel, an integrated 12-volt sealed lead acid battery of at least 9 Amp Hours, and a charge controller. The charger must be mountable to a tree either directly or with a unit-specific bracket. The solicitation was posted on September 20, 2022, with proposals due by September 27, 2022, representing a tight seven-day response window. Potential vendors are directed to contact Brent Wolf or DeWaine Jackson via their provided email addresses for additional information. The procurement follows standard OregonBuys system protocols, requiring vendors to be registered in the state's procurement platform. No protests will be accepted for this procurement, and vendors must carefully review the attached Standard Terms and Conditions document.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged businesses. No incumbent vendor information is provided in the available documentation, and there are no clear indications of specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure. The procurement documents do not specify a precise budget range or total award value for the solar charger contract. Vendors interested in responding must be prepared to meet the technical specifications outlined in the TrailCamSpecs document, demonstrating their ability to provide solar charging solutions that meet the precise requirements for powering wildlife monitoring equipment. Potential respondents should carefully review the OregonBuys Supplier Registration Guide to ensure proper registration and compliance with state procurement procedures. The contract appears to be a straightforward equipment procurement with a focused scope of supplying solar charging technology for wildlife monitoring purposes in Douglas County, Oregon.