Solar GPS Collars for Pronghorn

The State of Nevada, through the Department of Administration Purchasing Division, is seeking vendors to provide solar-powered GPS radio collars for pronghorn in the jurisdictions of Washoe County and Reno City. The collars must be capable of collecting a minimum of 6 GPS locations per day with a battery life of at least 36 months, and include features such as a mortality sensor, drop-off mechanism, and virtual fencing capabilities. The collars must utilize the Iridium satellite network for real-time data transmission and access via a web-based portal. Vendors must submit detailed specifications on the drop-off mechanism, weight, and integration, and bids must be submitted through the Nevada E-Pro system. The solicitation has a due date of November 12, 2019.

The State of Nevada's Standard Terms and Conditions for Commodities apply to this procurement, which includes preferences for Nevada-based businesses and disabled veteran-owned businesses, the requirement for new equipment only, and the State's right to terminate the contract. The contract term is up to two years with potential annual extensions. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were provided in the given information.