CA-SF BAY DELTA FWO-FISH REARING SUPPORT

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a contractor to provide fish rearing support services at the Bouldin Island Fish Rearing Project facilities in San Joaquin County, California. The contractor will be responsible for providing all personnel, supervision, and services necessary to perform fish husbandry, fish health monitoring, water quality monitoring, facility support, data collection, and reporting. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed-Price contract, and the basis of award is Best Value, determined by consideration of price and other factors. The period of performance will be for one base year of 12 months and one 12-month option year. • The contractor will provide comprehensive fish rearing and outdoor pond rearing operational support services. • The contractor will conduct daily feeding of fish, monitor and observe fish behavior, and collect and record daily water quality parameters. • The contractor will inspect, operate, and support pond water delivery and discharge systems, and clean and maintain tanks, pond structures, and associated equipment. • The contractor will monitor and implement approved predator management and exclusion measures, and assist with fish evaluations, grading, sampling, and health inspections. • The contractor will safely collect and dispose of mortalities, and inspect pond levees, water control structures, and site infrastructure for erosion, storm damage, or structural deficiencies.