Wildlife Tooth Aging for Otter, Badger, and Bobcat

RFQ# 0030000000300 FW BFO Wildlife Tooth Aging for Otter, Badger and Bobcat 4-YEAR ContractServices provided by vendor include teeth extraction, cleaning, preparation, and cementum annuli aging. Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires age data from any harvested river otters annually to build and maintain an effective population model, thereby allowing DNR to fulfill its obligations to maximize opportunity within harvest limits. The tools to age river otters accurately require specialized equipment, as well as specialized knowledge and experience to age the animals consistently and accurately. Age data from other species also adds to our limited knowledge of cryptic species like badgers and bobcats and will be paired with disease and toxin data from badgers and bobcats.If you are viewing this event through the Bidder Portal, please be sure to check https://www.in.gov/idoa/procurement/current-business-opportunities/ for additional details and documents related to this event. Questions can be emailed to Angela Settles at ASettles1@dnr.in.gov. All questions must be submitted at least seven (7) days prior to the Response Due By date/time. Completed bids must be emailed to Angela Settles at ASettles1@dnr.in.gov or faxed to 317-972-3275, Attn: Angela Settles. A completed bid package MUST be submitted by the Response Due By date/time. The bid package is available for download through the Bid Documents link in the Event Name column. This bid is not eligible for electronic bid through the Supplier Portal. To allow for sufficient processing time in compliance with Indiana State law, all quoted prices offered to the State under this Event must be valid for thirty (30) calendar days after the Response Due By date/time. Pricing must include all applicable charges, fees, and shipping.