Vertex Plus GPS Collars for Black-Tailed Deer

The State of Washington, through the Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), is seeking to procure 50 Vertex Plus IRIDIUM GPS collars with various features, 15 elastic belts, 120 UHF ID coded street tags, Iridium unlimited plan prepayments, and Iridium transmission fees for the monitoring of Black-Tailed Deer in Washington State. The required delivery date is before June 30th, 2024, and vendors must submit quotes by April 19, 2023 at 4:30 PM. The contract will be awarded to the vendor providing the best value, and there is no guarantee of additional orders beyond the initial purchase. Vendors must certify whether they require employees to sign mandatory individual arbitration clauses or class/collective action waivers as a condition of employment, as this will be considered in the best value determination.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The WDFW has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not appear to require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The budget range for this procurement is not specified, but the pricing for the items must be provided on the specified price sheets, and vendors can offer prompt payment discounts.