Barrens Rare Insect Surveys - Hoosier National Forest

The USDA is seeking a contractor to perform Barrens Rare Insect Surveys in the Hoosier National Forest. The surveys will collect presence/absence and abundance information to be used to plan and prioritize active management on the Hoosier National Forest. The contractor will be required to provide a technical/capability document, a proposed work plan, and pricing for all line items. The evaluation criteria include technical approach, methods to accomplish work, past performance, and price. • The contractor must have experience in collecting and identifying rare insects and completing organized and informative reports. • The contractor must have access to necessary equipment to accomplish contract line items. • The contractor must have experience identifying plant and insect species found in the Barrens ecosystems of the Hoosier National Forest. • The contractor must be able to follow specific guidelines and use GPS units and Shapefiles. • The contractor must be able to organize, analyze, and report ecological data in a meaningful way.