British Columbia BCBid #228920

Extension Services for Kootenay Virtual Fence Demonstration Project

This opportunity involves the Ministry of Agriculture and Food seeking extension services for the Kootenay Virtual Fence Demonstration Project in the East Kootenays region. - Government Buyer: - Ministry of Agriculture and Food (Canada) - Project Scope: - Extension services to support a demonstration of virtual fencing technology on two ranches - Engage with ranchers through interviews and field activities - Develop observation plans and checklists for field use - Coordinate with a multi-agency Technical Advisory Committee - Synthesize field observations into accessible learning products and reports for local ranchers - Products/Services Requested: - Extension services (no specific product OEMs or part numbers identified) - Notable Requirements: - Focus on practical experience, opportunities, limitations, and uncertainties of virtual fencing - Deliverables include learning materials and reports tailored for local ranchers - Place of Performance: - East Kootenays region - No specific OEMs or technology vendors for virtual fencing are named in the notice

Description

This Notice of Intent is for the Kootenay Virtual Fence Demonstration project administered by VGN Resources Group Inc. on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The project aims to document practical experience, opportunities, limitations, and uncertainties associated with the use of virtual fencing on two ranches in the East Kootenays. The work involves engaging with ranchers through interviews and field activities, developing observation plans and checklists, coordinating with a Technical Advisory Committee, and producing accessible learning products and reports to share with local ranchers. The contract duration is estimated to be 10 months.

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