Description
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is awarding a sole source contract for trail cameras. The cameras will be used for data collection for research projects and must meet specific requirements such as detecting animals through motion and infrared sensors, taking photos at high speed, and having customizable number of photos per trigger. The contract is for the purchase of up to 187 Reconyx HP4K HyperFire 4K Professional Covert IR Cameras. The cameras will be used in harsh outdoor environments and must be able to withstand heat, cold, dust, moisture, and animal interactions. Some of the key features required include:
• Detecting animals through motion and infrared sensors to at least 100 feet
• Taking photos at high speed when triggered, with a top speed of at least 2 frames per second
• Low/no glow infrared flash for nighttime photos without spooking animals
• Customizable number of photos per trigger for different research applications
• Programmable time period options for photos
• Delayed start to allow deployment in advance of survey period
• Multiple nighttime shutter speeds
• Ability to use both alkaline/lithium batteries and NiMH rechargeable batteries under warranty
• Programmable time lapse photos and videos
• Ability to lock camera with code to deter theft
• 5-year warranty
• Free software for image management and image tagging.