Apiculture and blueberry production field services

Oregon State University intends to contract for the provision of specialized field-based research services supporting apiculture and blueberry production studies from Northwest Berry Foundation as a sole source because of the uniqueness (design, capability, nature) of the services. These services include early and late-season blueberry field site selection, coordination with commercial growers, blueberry flower and fruit counts, branch bagging and experimental counts, measurement of honey bee visitation rates, pollinator identification, and standardized data collection and reporting in accordance with established research protocols. The work requires personnel with specialized expertise in honey bee biology and health, pollinator identification, protocol-driven ecological data collection, and deep familiarity with Pacific Northwest agricultural systems, bloom timing, degree-day modeling, and commercial blueberry production practices. An entity may appeal this determination in accordance with OSU Standard 03-010. Section 5.17 no later than the closing date indicated on the website. Appeals must be submitted to Procurement, Contracts and Materials Management at [email protected] by December 31, 2025 at 11:00am PST. For additional information please contact Hannah Punches by email at [email protected].