Intent to Sole Source WildMon, Inc. Wildlife Insights

The University of Montana’s College of Forestry and Conservation plans to award a sole‑source contract to WildMon, Inc. for its Wildlife Insights cloud‑based software‑as‑a‑service platform, which will manage, share, and analyze wildlife camera‑trap and bioacoustic data using AI/ML. Vendors may submit a written challenge by the closing deadline if they can provide an equivalent solution; otherwise the contract will be awarded to WildMon. • Cloud‑based SaaS solution for large‑scale camera‑trap image processing (millions of images, ~420‑1,000 cameras). • AI‑driven species identification, data storage, visualization, and secure sharing capabilities. • Unlimited users, unlimited support, and SOC‑2‑certified Google Cloud infrastructure. • Single point of contact: Michael (Jay) Michalik, Procurement Officer. • Deadline to submit any challenge or comment: July 27, 2026 2:00 PM MDT.