Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking statements of interest for a cooperative agreement to conduct oyster surveys and monitoring at Long Bird Island, Houston Ship Channel. The project involves collecting and analyzing data on oyster reefs, including reef dimensions, oyster density, and health. The successful recipient will be expected to provide a written report detailing the survey methods and results, as well as digital geo-referenced shape files of the survey area. The project is expected to last for 12 months, with the possibility of up to four 12-month follow-on periods. The recipient must have experience in identification of bivalve species and monitoring and surveying techniques, and must be a member of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program.
Some key points of this project include:
• Conducting oyster surveys using patent tongs or similar grab sample methodology
• Collecting data on oyster size, density, and disease, as well as bottom conditions such as hydrologic conditions and substrate type
• Providing a written report detailing the survey methods and results, as well as digital geo-referenced shape files of the survey area
• Coordinating with USACE staff to ensure the project is completed successfully
• Submitting invoices and progress reports on a quarterly basis