IFB P2510014, Marbled Murrelet Audio Visual Surveys

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to perform biological surveys, specifically audio-visual surveys for Marbled Murrelet presence and presumed absence within coastal forest habitats in Northern California. The contractor will perform in-person field surveys, and the project will involve comparing two survey methods: audio-visual and passive acoustic surveys. The project locations include Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park, Redwood National Park, Six Rivers National Forest, and Green Diamond Resource Company. The contractor must provide individuals certified by the Pacific Seabird Group to perform Marbled Murrelet protocol-level surveys. • The contract term will be from the date of approval through January 31, 2028, with a possible extension of one year. • The contractor must comply with California Vehicle Code, California Highway Patrol, and other regulations. • The contractor must provide proof of insurance, including commercial general liability, automobile liability, professional liability, and workers' compensation. • The contractor must submit a bid cost sheet, bidder certification sheet, and other required attachments. • The contractor must be registered to do business in California and not be listed on the list of 500 largest tax delinquencies.