Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking qualified contractors to conduct baseline vegetation monitoring on approximately 35 acres within the Sally Bull Hollow Unit of Ozark Plateau National Wildlife Refuge in Adair County, Oklahoma. The purpose of this effort is to document existing vegetation and habitat conditions prior to implementation of restoration activities. The contractor will be required to implement six vegetation monitoring protocols, collect and analyze data, and submit a final report. Interested vendors must demonstrate botanical expertise in eastern Oklahoma flora, ability to identify native and invasive plant species, and experience implementing standardized ecological monitoring protocols.
• The contract will be for a period of 7 months, from June 1 to December 31, 2026.
• The contractor will be required to conduct two surveys, one in the summer and one in the fall.
• The contractor will be required to collect and analyze data on vegetation species, abundance, and distribution.
• The contractor will be required to submit a final report including methods, results, and discussion.
• The contractor will be required to have experience with electronic data entry using Survey123 or other applications.