Wild Turkey Tracking Equipment

The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is soliciting bids under solicitation number DEEP101626CM for the procurement of thirty-five Worldwide 2G+4G UHF GPS transmitting backpacks designed for wild turkey research. The required equipment must meet strict technical specifications, including a weight of less than 90 grams and dimensions no larger than 66 x 39 x 25mm. Each unit must feature 2G+4G cellular service compatible with all TELEKOM roaming partner networks worldwide, UHF radio communication compatible with e-Obs systems via an external antenna, a 916Mhz UHF Pinger, and a solar accumulator cell capacity of 1200mAh. Sensors must include GPS, ACC, and IMU with a 20Hz ACC, gyroscope, and magnetometer. Bids must be submitted electronically through the CTsOURCE portal by the deadline of November 6, 2026. The award is based on an Invitation to Bid (ITB) process, and the selected contractor must deliver the equipment within 60 days on an F.O.B. Destination basis. Bidders must be registered with CTsOURCE and certify that their bids are fair, non-collusive, and compliant with the DEEP Standard Bid Terms and Conditions. All bids must remain valid for 90 days following the closing date. Pricing should exclude federal excise taxes and Connecticut sales tax due to the state's exempt status.