Description
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a qualified contractor to create an integrated pest management plan for the Coquille Valley Wildlife Area. The plan should focus on mosquitoes and include methods for reducing mosquito populations, such as adult and juvenile mosquito monitoring, habitat management, biological control, and pesticide treatment. The contractor will work with the Agency's biologist and a committee of ODFW staff members and Coos County Health and Wellness Department staff to develop the plan. The contract is expected to last from June 2026 to November 2026, with a maximum of 180 cumulative hours per year.
Key points to consider:
• The contractor must have experience in ecological principles, habitat management, and mosquito biology.
• The contractor must provide a project leader with at least five years of professional work in pest management with a focus on vector control.
• The contractor must submit a draft of the integrated pest management plan by May 1, 2026, and a final plan by June 5, 2026.
• The contractor must adhere to the format of a scientific management plan and include topics such as adult and juvenile mosquito monitoring, habitat management, biological control, and pesticide treatment.
• The contractor must provide at least two references from current or former clients for similar projects performed within the last five years.