Environmental Monitoring and Biological Sampling Services for the Newport Bay Watershed

The County of Orange is seeking a qualified firm to provide environmental monitoring and biological sampling services for the Newport Bay Watershed. The selected firm will be responsible for conducting biological sampling, habitat and community surveys, quality-assured data collection, laboratory coordination, and reporting in accordance with approved Quality Assurance Project Plans (QAPPs) and applicable monitoring protocols. The services are part of a watershed-wide environmental assessment for selenium and other bioaccumulative contaminants. The firm must have at least five years of experience providing environmental monitoring services involving biological sampling and regulatory reporting, and must be able to obtain and maintain all required state and federal permits for fish tissue and avian biological sampling activities. Some key tasks include: • Conducting fish tissue and bird egg sampling • Performing habitat and community surveys • Coordinating laboratory analysis and data reporting • Ensuring compliance with permit requirements and safety protocols • Developing and implementing a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP) The County is looking for a firm with a strong background in environmental monitoring and biological field studies, preferably in public-sector regulatory programs. The selected firm will be required to provide a detailed description of their approach to completing all required tasks, including biological sampling, habitat surveys, laboratory coordination, and reporting.