C25925034 - Snowy Plover Banding REBID I

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a contractor to provide Snowy Plover banding services at Huntington State Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, and San Onofre State Beach. The contractor will be responsible for performing banding services for the Western Snowy Plover and Western Snowy Plover chick broods, and providing an end-of-season banding report. The contract will start on April 1, 2026, and will last for three breeding seasons. The contractor must have experience with Snowy Plover banding and must be able to work in a field-based environment with no dedicated office location. • The contractor must have a USGS Bird Banding Permit and a United States Fish and Wildlife Service 10(a)(1)(a) permit. • The contractor must provide resumes for key personnel and identify relevant key personnel positions. • The contractor must provide proof of small business participation and certify compliance with California Civil Rights Laws. • The contractor must provide a cost proposal that includes hourly rates and total costs for each breeding season.