Northern Spotted Owl Survey - Elliott State Research Forest

The State of Oregon, Department of State Lands, is seeking a contractor to conduct a northern spotted owl survey in the Elliott State Research Forest. The survey will determine the current population of northern spotted owls within the forest and will involve establishing survey stations, conducting nighttime and daytime surveys, and providing data and reports. The contractor will be required to have experience in spotted owl surveys and must provide a project manager, crew leader, and field surveyors. The contract will be for a period of 1 year, with potential renewal up to 10 years. • The survey will cover an area of approximately 83,000 acres. • The contractor will be required to establish approximately 665 survey stations. • The survey will involve nighttime and daytime surveys, including follow-up visits to known owl activity centers. • The contractor will be required to provide biweekly survey plans, monthly status updates, and data submissions. • The contractor will be required to have experience in spotted owl surveys and must provide a project manager, crew leader, and field surveyors.