Description
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking a contractor to provide mountain lion houndsman services for research in the Northern Sierra Nevada. The contractor will aid in the capture and satellite-collaring of mountain lions to facilitate CDFW research efforts. The work is required on an as-needed basis statewide, with targeted efforts in specific areas of California. The contractor will receive specific guidance from the CDFW Contract Manager regarding scheduling and focal areas within the study area.
• The contract term will be from upon contract approval through June 30, 2026, with the option to extend for one year.
• The awarded contract will be written for a maximum amount of $35,000.
• The contractor must possess a minimum of five years of experience handling hounds for the purpose of locating, trailing, pursuing, and treeing mountain lions in a non-injurious manner.
• The contractor must have a minimum of ten mountain lions treed with wet and dry ground conditions.
• The contractor must provide a list of three references with direct knowledge of the listed experience as a houndsperson.