Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking information from qualified contractors to perform an eelgrass survey in and around the Swinomish Channel, located in Skagit County, Washington. The survey aims to document and delineate the extent of eelgrass, quantify its abundance, and provide high-quality spatial and tabular data suitable for impact assessment and regulatory agency review. The contractor will be required to provide all necessary personnel, equipment, and facilities to perform the survey, including sampling and analysis plans, data collection and processing, and a comprehensive report. The USACE is looking for contractors with experience in eelgrass surveys, data collection and analysis, and report preparation.
• The survey will be conducted in the Swinomish Channel and adjacent areas.
• The contractor will be required to provide a sampling and analysis plan, collect and process data, and prepare a comprehensive report.
• The report will include a summary of survey methodology, tables and figures showing eelgrass distribution and abundance, and a discussion of findings relative to project objectives and regulatory requirements.
• The contractor will be required to provide GIS shapefiles and other data products.
• The project duration is expected to be 270 days.