WRS: Open-End CWD Testing for White-tailed Deer

The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources – Wildlife Resources Section is issuing an open‑end contract to provide laboratory testing for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in white‑tailed deer. Vendors will perform Enzyme‑linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) on frozen tissue samples and Immunohistochemistry (IHC) on formalin‑fixed samples (including RAMALT tissue). The contract is indefinite‑duration, with per‑animal pricing and electronic submission through WV‑OASIS. Bids close on September 3, 2026; technical questions are due by August 27, 2026. • Services required: ELISA testing of frozen tissues ($1,500 per animal) and IHC testing of formalin‑fixed tissues ($1,200 per animal, with variations for 1‑animal, 2‑animal, and RAMALT slides). • Delivery: Results to be invoiced to the Division’s Elk ins Operations Center (PO Box 67 and 738 Ward Rd, Elk ins, WV). • Submission: All bids must be entered electronically via www.wvOASIS.gov; no paper bids accepted. • Contact: James H Adkins, Buyer (phone (304) 558‑3397, email [email protected]). • Key dates: Issue 19 Aug 2026, Questions due 27 Aug 2026, Bid deadline 3 Sep 2026 13:30 ET.