On-Call Professional Consulting Services for Parks Projects: Biological Monitoring Services

The County of San Mateo is seeking on-call professional consulting services for parks projects, specifically biological monitoring services. The selected contractor will provide biological services in support of County projects on an as-needed basis, including pre-construction planning, construction-phase monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Services may include habitat assessments, biological surveys, special-status species evaluations, and preparation of biological assessment reports. The contractor will also provide on-site biological monitoring during construction or ground-disturbing activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, permit conditions, and protective measures. • Conducting habitat assessments and biological surveys to identify sensitive resources prior to project approval or construction • Preparing biological assessment reports, including findings, regulatory context, and recommendations to support CEQA and NEPA documentation, permitting, and project design • Performing routine or protocol-level monitoring of sensitive species and habitats as required by the County or regulatory agencies • Providing on-site biological monitoring during construction or ground-disturbing activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, permit conditions, and protective measures • Assisting with County coordination with regulatory agencies, including CDFW, USFWS, NOAA Fisheries, and other applicable state and federal agencies, for project approvals, permitting, and compliance verification