Description
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s Fish & Wildlife Department seeks a qualified vendor to design, fabricate, and install a custom solar‑powered Passive Integrated Transponder (PIT) tag detection array on the Sanpoil River. The system must operate full‑duplex (upstream and downstream antennas) to monitor salmonid movement, be powered entirely by solar energy with battery backup, and withstand river flow conditions of 100–400 cfs and seasonal weather extremes. Deliverables include complete hardware by 28 Feb 2027, on‑site installation, testing, commissioning, and training of tribal staff by 31 Aug 2027, along with full documentation and optional enhancements. The procurement emphasizes technical capability, timely delivery, insurance and bonding compliance, and offers Indian Preference points for tribal‑owned firms.
• Design and build a solar‑powered, full‑duplex PIT‑tag detection array for riverine fish monitoring.
• Provide all hardware (antennas, readers, power system, mounting hardware) with delivery by 28 Feb 2027.
• Complete installation, system testing, and tribal staff training by 31 Aug 2027, including full documentation and optional performance‑enhancing options.