CALL 44 FIA Data collection work in New York and Connecticut

The USDA Forest Service is seeking a contractor to collect data for the Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) program in New York and Connecticut. The contract will involve collecting data on urban and P2/Urban plot types, and may include P2+/Urban and P2+Soils/Urban plot types if the bidder is P2+ certified or will become certified prior to the beginning of the period of performance. The contractor will be required to follow the FIA Field Guide version 9.5 and complete certification sessions prior to starting work. The contract will have a base year and an option year, with the possibility of additional years. The contractor will be required to submit invoices for payment, which will be inspected by the Forest Service before payment is made. Key features of the job include: • Data collection on urban and P2/Urban plot types • Certification sessions for crew leaders • Option for additional years • Invoices will be inspected by the Forest Service before payment is made • The contractor will be required to follow the FIA Field Guide version 9.5