Description
The State of California’s Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking a qualified wildlife‑management firm to provide avian predator monitoring, live‑trapping, banding, and relocation services to protect the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The contractor must operate 24/7 on‑call throughout the 2027‑2029 breeding seasons, respond to emergency notifications within one hour, and be on‑site within 24 hours. All required equipment, high‑clearance vehicles, and reporting tools are the contractor’s responsibility, and the work will be coordinated with state and federal wildlife agencies.
• Conduct ≥30 hours/week of predator monitoring, night surveys, and daily field notes.
• Live‑trap, band, and relocate designated avian predators across ~5,000 acres, using a variety of approved trapping devices.
• Provide weekly summaries, monthly data uploads, and annual draft/final reports; train ODSVRA staff on predator identification and hazing methods.
• Maintain required federal and state permits (USFWS depredation, California MOU, USGS bird‑banding) by March 1 2027 and ensure 24‑hour emergency response capability.