Chorro Creek Pikeminnow Suppression and Steelhead Monitoring

The State of California Military Department is seeking a contractor to conduct invasive Sacramento pikeminnow suppression and endangered steelhead monitoring on Chorro Creek at Camp San Luis Obispo. The effort spans roughly two fall field seasons (approximately September 2026‑September 2028) and includes coordination meetings, electrofishing, PIT‑tagging of steelhead, habitat assessments, wildlife documentation, and the preparation of draft and final technical reports. The contractor must hold a specific NMFS 10(a) permit for Chorro Creek, provide qualified biologists, self‑perform at least 20 % of the work, and meet extensive insurance, licensing, and regulatory compliance requirements. • Field work: electrofishing, PIT‑tagging (≈200 steelhead), habitat typing, and incidental wildlife surveys across two fall seasons. • Reporting: draft report due ≤60 days after field work, final report due ≤30 days after CMD review, plus all raw data and GIS files. • Administrative: submit a complete IFB package (proposal form, certifications, insurance, Payee Data Record, signed Addendum 1) by 2 PM PDT on 17 Sept 2026; attend optional virtual bid opening on 18 Sept 2026.