B09_SF30_Q_A_Amendment_0001_Attachment_01_0001.docx

This document is an Amendment (0001) to a solicitation for a Pinyon Jay survey, providing clarification on survey methodologies and data collection. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking contractors to conduct a wildlife survey, with specific guidance on survey protocols. Key details include the use of Survey123 and FieldMaps for data collection, confirmation that shapefiles of survey areas will be provided as an attachment, and clarification that plots with previously detected Pinyon Jay breeding behavior can be exempted from subsequent survey visits after initial observations are reported to a wildlife biologist.

The solicitation number is 140L3725Q0090, focusing on a survey of Pinyon Jays in the WRFO (Western Regional Field Office) area. Contractors will be expected to use digital mapping tools and follow specific survey protocols, with the BLM providing necessary geospatial resources to support the data collection effort. The amendment addresses contractor questions about survey methodology, data collection techniques, and reporting requirements, ensuring clear communication of expectations for the wildlife survey project.