Swift Fox Range Wide Game Cameras

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MT FWP) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation numbered FWP-IFB-22-0256 for the procurement of 180 Reconyx HyperFire 2 Professional Covert IR Cameras in Olive Drab Green. The cameras are to be delivered FOB to 352 I-94 Business Loop in Miles City, MT 59301, specifically serving Fallon County. The procurement timeline indicates the solicitation opened on 5/24/2022 at 10:00 AM MDT and will close on 8/23/2022 at 5:00 PM MDT, with bids remaining sealed until 8/24/2022 at 1:30 PM MDT. Vendors are required to submit a contact information form, comprehensive warranty details, and manufacturer literature addressing all specification requirements, with incomplete documentation potentially resulting in bid disqualification. Key submission requirements include acknowledging responsibility for Freight on Board delivery and uploading detailed product documentation. The procurement utilizes commodity codes 0808 (Communications Equipment - Audio/Visual Equipment) and 0806 (Communications - Video Equipment & Services), and will be conducted using US Dollars with payment terms of 0% 0, Net 30.

The solicitation does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. The contact person for this bid is Amanda Battin, reachable at Amanda.Battin@mt.gov or +1 406-495-3276, who can provide additional details about potential vendor qualifications. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 180 specialized game cameras, suggesting a potentially significant equipment investment. The bid includes a line item for shipping and handling, indicating some flexibility in total procurement costs. The specific use of Reconyx HyperFire 2 Professional Covert IR Cameras suggests these are for wildlife monitoring or research purposes, likely requiring vendors with specialized technical knowledge of wildlife observation equipment. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements are mentioned in the available documentation. Interested vendors should carefully review all specification requirements and be prepared to provide comprehensive documentation to remain competitive in the bidding process.