Deploying collars on black-tailed deer

Solicitation GS27CAW0007, issued by the Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship for the Province of British Columbia, seeks a contractor to capture and deploy collars on female black-tailed deer. The work is focused on two study areas: the Nimpkish River watershed near Woss and the Englishman River watershed near Nanaimo. The performance period runs from December 11, 2026, to March 31, 2027, with potential extension options through March 31, 2029. The contractor must be capable of deploying to the study areas within 72 hours' notice and will primarily utilize clover trapping and opportunistic free-range darting in accordance with an approved animal care protocol. Proposals must be submitted in English via BC Bid by November 9, 2026. A mandatory requirement is that at least one personnel member must have completed the Canadian Association of Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarians Chemical Immobilization of Wildlife course. Award decisions are based on a weighted scoring system evaluating desirable experience and price, with price calculated using a total weighted unit price for travel, food, mileage, and equipment. The contractor is required to maintain $2,000,000 in both Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability insurance, and must adhere to all applicable occupational health and safety laws, including the Workers Compensation Act.