Description
The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking a qualified contractor to process and analyze ichthyoplankton (bongo‑net) and zooplankton (vertical‑net) samples collected from Lake Roosevelt each year for a three‑year period. The work includes taxonomic identification, enumeration, length measurements, preservation, biomass estimation, and delivery of standardized electronic data sets, along with regular coordination meetings and data‑review cycles.
• Process up to 325 ichthyoplankton samples annually, identifying species, counting individuals, measuring lengths, and preserving each fish in ethanol.
• Process up to 65 zooplankton samples annually, identifying taxa, enumerating, sub‑sampling for length measurements, and estimating biomass per taxon.
• Provide draft data sets for tribal review within 30 days of receipt, incorporate comments, and submit final data sets within an additional 30 days; all deliverables become tribal property.
• Must comply with Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance (TERO) and Indian‑preference requirements; no overhead costs allowed; insurance and indemnification required.