WRS: GPS Wildlife Collars for Elk

West Virginia Division of Natural Resources is requesting quotes for 25 GPS wildlife collars designed for elk under ARFQ DNR27_02, with quotes due July 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. ET and technical questions due July 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET.

Collars must meet mandatory specifications including a maximum weight of 1,600 grams, mortality sensors with text and email notification, remotely activated drop-off devices, 2-way expandable inserts, activity sensors, and VHF beacons operating in the 150.000–153.999 MHz range. Collars must transmit animal location data at least once every 24 hours with up to five locations per day, maintain a minimum three-year life expectancy with 3–5 fixes per day, and integrate with Windows-based communication software for remote collar management supplied by the vendor.

Vendors must deliver collars within 72 calendar days of purchase order receipt to the WVDNR facility in Logan, West Virginia. The contract includes a two-year replacement warranty effective from collar activation that does not require return of defective collars if unavailable, one-time no-charge reactivation of GPS collars after initial activation, and collar communication services at a flat monthly rate for 36 months following collar activation. Vendors must provide monthly statements for airtime fees per collar and monthly transmission rates of $900 per activated collar for 25 collars over the 36-month service term. Delivery is F.O.B. destination with the vendor bearing all risk of loss.

Prior to award, the successful vendor must be registered with the West Virginia Purchasing Division and comply with state antitrust laws and workers' compensation insurance requirements. The contract is contingent upon legislative appropriation of funds. Quotes must be submitted electronically through wvOASIS Vendor Self Service. The buyer is James H. Adkins, (304) 558-3397 or jamie.h.adkins@wv.gov.