We are excited to announce that the new Contracted Range Rider Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the 2024 season is now available!
There are only a few updates to the contract this year, which include updates to reimbursement rates for mileage and modified language regarding contract restrictions.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a contracted range rider for WDFW, please see the posting of the RFQ at the following website. Please note you will need to register with Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) as a vendor in order to download it.
Link to RFQ: WEBS login
Solicitation Title: Range Riders for Statewide Performance of Wolf conflict Mitigation
Solicitation ID 52313
Customer Ref # 24-00010
Please see below for a detailed list of changes to the RFQ.
New Reimbursement of Costs:
- Reimbursement rates for mileage have been updated to OFM’s current rate of $0.67 per mile.
Miscellaneous Changes:
- Section 1.4 Restrictions has been updated with the following language: “Contractor cannot provide services for a producer or allotment already covered under a contract administered by RCW 16.76.020 (1) - Northeast Washington wolf-livestock management grant.”
Invoicing Updates:
- The Invoice has been updated to reflect the current OFM rate of reimbursement for mileage ($0.67 per mile).
Applicants should send their questions about the contract or WEBS system to Deanne Ryan (Deanne.Ryan@dfw.wa.gov) at the Contracts Office.