C26554003_BID_PACKAGE.pdf

CALIFORNIA STATE PARKS

Request for Proposals for

Avian Predator Services

Contract Number: C26554003

September 2026

State of California - The Resources Agency Department of Parks and Recreation

Oceano Dunes District

State of California • Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Oceano Dunes District

Gavin Newsom, Governor

Armando Quintero, Director

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Secondary Method (High-Score) Notice to Prospective Proposers

September 4, 2026

You are invited to review and respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP), entitled Oceano Dunes SVRA Avian Predator Services, C26554003. In submitting your proposal, you must comply with these instructions.

The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived – however the DVBE incentive still applies. There is no minimum DVBE participation Requirement for this solicitation.

Note that all agreements entered into with the State of California will include by reference General Terms and Conditions and Contractor Certification Clauses that may be viewed and downloaded at Internet site http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx . If you do not have Internet access, a hard copy can be provided by contacting the person listed below.

In the opinion of the Department of Parks and Recreation, this RFP is complete and without need of explanation. Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing via e-mail to:

Ca. Department of Parks and Recreation 340 James Way, Suite 270 Pismo Beach, Ca. 93449 or via e-mail to: od.billing@parks.ca.gov

Please note that no information given will be binding upon the State unless such information is issued in writing as an official addendum.

The deadline for project questions is Monday, September 21, 2026, at 2:00pm

The deadline for proposal submission is Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 2:00pm http://www.dgs.ca.gov/ols/Resources/StandardContractLanguage.aspx

California Natural Resources Agency

Oceano Dunes District San Luis Obispo County, CA

Avian Predator Services C26554003

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Number of Pages

Cover Sheet Cover Letter Table of Contents Key Action Dates

PREFERENCE PROGRAMS

Small Business (SB) Notice, DPR478 Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Notice, Participation Requirement Waived, DPR479sw

PROJECT INFORMATION

Purpose and Description of Services Minimum Qualifications for Proposers Proposal Requirements and Information Work plan and Work Schedule Requirements Project Personnel Cost Detail Format and Requirements Submission of Proposal Evaluation Process Award and Protest Disposition of Proposals Agreement Execution and Performance

SAMPLE DOCUMENTS (sample documents only, do not use) Sample Contract Forms Standard Agreement, STD 213 SAMPLE Exhibit A, Standard Agreement, DPR603 SAMPLE Exhibit B, Budget Detail and Payment Provisions DPR604 SAMPLE Exhibit C, General Terms and Conditions

(View and download at dgs.ca.gov/ols.Resources/standartcontractlanguage.aspx) Exhibit D, Special Terms and Conditions DPR605cs SAMPLE Travel Log SAMPLE

Sample Proposal Evaluation Forms Sample Proposal Evaluation Sample Reference Evaluation

PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS (Required and Optional Attachments) Proposer’s Checklist Proposer Certification Sheet & Proposal Proposer References Exhibit B, Attachment I Form DPR940b Coast Proposal Worksheet SAMPLE ATTACHED Payee Date Record STD204/205 Small Business Preference DPR 85 Bidder’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation GSPD05-105 DVBE Participation DPR486 Bidder’s DVBE Declarations DGS PD 843 Commercially Useful Function – Bidder Certification, DPR 87 Darfur Contracting Act Certification, DPR74 California Certification Clause, CCC 04/2017

DGS OLS 04

DPR097B Generative AI Disclosure

Date Time

9/4/2026

9/21/2026 2:00 PM

9/23/2026

9/30/2026 2:00 PM

9/30/2026 2:00 PM

10/7/2026

10/14/2026

Propsal Submission Deadline

Proposal Opening and Review

Proposal Intent to Award

Proposal Award

Key Action Dates

Event

RFP release to Bidders

Question Submittal Deadline

Answers to Questions

State of California – The Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

Oceano Dunes District Avian Predator Services

C26554003

5% SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE PROGRAM

Bidder

DPR 478 (Rev. 7/2026)(Excel 7/16/2026)(Page 1 of 3)

$29,870 $28,421

Small Business Status

Claims small business status, but is not CA certified

Does not claim to be a small business Claims small business status, but their CA certification has expired

Claims small business and is CA Certified

$28,975 $28,975

$29,520 $29,520

Bid Amount Bid After 5% Preference

$30,750 $30,750

SMALL BUSINESS PREFERENCE AND TACPA NOTICES

5% Small Business Preference / Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) (page 3)

What is a California Certified Small Business (SB)?

1) For a business to be considered a Small Business (SB), they must be certified with the State of California - Department of General Services in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.94.

2) Your business may be eligible if it meets all of the following*:

a. Must be independently owned and operated.

b. Cannot be dominant in its field of operation.

c. Must have its principal office located in California.

d. Must have its owners (or officers in the case of a corporation) domiciled in California.

e. Together with its affiliates, be either:

• A business with 100 or fewer employees, and an average annual gross receipts of $16 million or less over the previous three tax years, or

• A manufacturer with 100 or fewer employees.

f. Microbusiness: A small business will automatically be designated as a microbusiness if gross annual receipts, together with all affiliates, are less than $5,000,000 or, the small business is a manufacturer with 25 or fewer employees.

* For additional details visit the Department of General Services (DGS) website.

State of California - Natural Resources Agency

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

What is the Small Business Preference?

5% Small Business Preference: State law allows certified small business (SB) and microbusiness (MB) firms to receive a 5% bidding preference on applicable state solicitations. The 5% preference is also available for non-certified businesses who subcontract 25% of contract amount with a certified SB/MB. In no event shall the SB preference or non-SB subcontracting preference exceed $50,000 in any single bid.

The effect of the preference is to help SBs/MBs be more competitive in the bid process, thereby enhancing state contract awards directly or indirectly to SB/MB. The preference is only used for computation purposes to determine the winning bidder, the contract is awarded at the actual bid amount.

1. How does the 5% Small Business (SB) Preference Work?

a) The following example shows how the 5% preference computation works, and how it is used to determine a successful bidder.

https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Certify-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

The State of California www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Contact Department of General Services 24-hour recording: (916) 322-5060 Office of Small Business and DVBE Services FAX: (916) 375-4950 707 Third Street, First Floor – Room 400 certification@dgs.ca.gov West Sacramento, CA 95605

DPR 478 (Rev. 7/2026)(Page 2 of 3)

b) Computation Method for example 4-a:

1. Five percent is applied to the lowest (non-certified small business) responsible bid ([Bidder 2] $28,975 x .05 = $1448.75).

2. The preference amount ($1,448.75) is subtracted from the certified small business (Bidder 4’s) bid amount ($29,870 - $1,448.75 = $28,421.25).

3. Bidder 4’s computed total is $28,421.25, making them the lowest bidder.

4. The contract is awarded to Bidder 4 for $29,870.

c) NOTE: The 5% SB preference is applied to currently certified and registered small businesses and is used for bid evaluation purposes and does not alter the bid's actual amount.

2. Documentation

a) Bidders must provide a printout from the State's SB/DVBE vendor system showing your certification and expiration date from the following web site. www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

b) If a non-certified firm is claiming the SB Preference based on subcontracting at least 25% of the contract to a certified SB/MB, you must include a complete GSPD 05-105 with your bid. An evaluated bid under the 25% SB subcontracting qualification cannot displace a certiffied and registered SB.

c) At completion of peformance and when SB participation was included toward SB goals under this contract, then the contractor must complete and submit form DPR 489 to the State's designated representative under this contract and within the time specified within the contracting documents or within 60 days of receipt of final payment, which ever is sooner.

3. Verification Information submitted by the bidders to claim the SB Preference will be verified by the State. If evidence of an alleged violation is found during the verification process, the State shall initiate an investigation, in accordance with the requirements of the PCC §10115, et seq., and MVC §999 et seq., and follow the investigatory procedures required by the 2 CCR §1896.80. Contractors found to be in violation of certain provisions may be subject to loss of certification, penalties and/or contract termination.

4. To locate SB/MB contractors:

a) Contact the department’s contracting official named in this solicitation for any SB/MB contractors who may have identified themselves as potential subcontractors, and to obtain suggestions for search criteria to possibly identify SB/MB contractors for the solicitation. You may also contact the department’s SB/DVBE Advocate for assistance:

www.parks.ca.gov/advocate.

b) Access the list of all certified SB/MBs by using the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS- PD) online certified firm database at: www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

c) Search by “Keywords” or United Nations Standard Products and Services Codes (UNSPSC) that apply to the elements of work you want to subcontract to a SB/MB.

d) Check for subcontractor ads that may be placed on the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) for this solicitation prior to the closing date. You may access the CSCR at: www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

5. Information The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) offers many services that assist contractor/business owners with a variety of information designed to streamline the State contracting process. OSDS also certifies SB/MB contractors. For more information, please contact OSDS to find out more:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Contact mailto:certification@dgs.ca.gov http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/

TARGET AREA CONTRACT PREFERENCE ACT (TACPA)

Information regarding TACPA including bidder questions about eligibility, please contact:

The State of California Department of General Services Procurement Division - Dispute Resolution Unit 707 Third Street, Second Floor Worksite Eligibility Determinations:

West Sacramento, CA 95605 TACPA@dgs.ca.gov

DPR 478 (Rev. 7/2026)(Page 3 of 3)

Any vendor whose bid is over $100,000 may apply for Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) preference. TACPA provides 5 to 9 percent preferences for a California business that is located in the qualified zone.

How does the TACPA Preference Work?

TACPA will be granted to California-based firms in accordance with Government Code §4530 whenever contracts for goods or services are in excess of $100,000 and the bidder meets certain requirements as defined in the California Administrative Code (Title 2, §1896.30 et seq.) regarding labor needed to produce the goods or provide the services being procured. The TACPA is optional on the part of the bidder (not mandatory), is for bidder evaluation purposes only, and does not alter the amount of the awarded Contract.

Bidders seeking to take advantage of this preference will need to review the DGS Procurement website and submit the appropriate response forms with their bid. The bidder may omit these forms if there is no intention to claim this preference.

Please carefully review the forms and requirements. Bidders are not required to apply for these preferences.

Denial of the TACPA preference request is not a basis for rejection of a bid.

The required applications/forms are as follows:

• STD. 830, TACPA Preference Request for Goods and Services Solicitations

• DGS/PD 525, Manufacturer’s Summary of Contract Activities and Labor Hours

• DGS/PD 526, Bidder’s Summary of Contract Activities and Labor Hours

These forms can be found on the California Statewide Forms Directory at:

https://forms.dgs.ca.gov/content/DGSFormsPortal/california-state-forms-directory.html

Contracts awarded with applied preferences will be monitored throughout the life of the contract for compliance with statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements. The State will take appropriate corrective action and apply sanctions as necessary to enforce preference programs.

Note: You do not need to be a certified Small Business to apply for the TACPA Preference.

mailto:TACPA@dgs.ca.gov https://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Request-a-Target-Area-Contract-Preference http://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/pdf/std830.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd0525.pdf https://www.documents.dgs.ca.gov/dgs/fmc/gs/pd/gspd0526.pdf https://forms.dgs.ca.gov/content/DGSFormsPortal/california-state-forms-directory.html

DPR 479SW (Rev. 7/2026)(Excel 7/17/2026)(Page 1 of 5)

Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Notice

2. What is a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE)?

a. For a business to be considered a Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE), they must be certified with the State of California - Department of General Services in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 1896.94. Please see the following website for more information about DVBE certification benefits and eligibility requirements:

www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

b. Only DVBEs who perform a commercially useful function relevant to this solicitation, may be used to satisfy the DVBE participation and/or incentive program requirements.

3. Commercially Useful Function Definition

a. California Code of Regulations, Title 2, § 1896.61(l): The term "DVBE contractor, subcontractor or supplier" means any person or entity that satisfies the ownership (or management) and control requirements of §1896.61(f); is certified in accordance with §1896.70; and provides services or goods that contribute to the fulfillment of the contract requirements by performing a commercially useful function.

b. A person or entity must perform a commercially useful function (CUF) as defined under Military and Veterans Code (MVC) §999.

c. A contractor, subcontractor, or supplier will not be considered to perform a commercially useful function if the contractor's, subcontractor's, or supplier's role is limited to that of an extra participant in a transaction, contract, or project through which funds are passed in order to obtain the appearance of disabled veteran business enterprise participation.

4. What is the DVBE Incentive Program?

a. The DVBE Incentive Program was established by statute and applies to contracts solely financed by State funds. This program is separate from the DVBE Participation Program. The incentive is designed to encourage bidders to partner with DVBE subcontractors.

1. Bidder's attention is directed to the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Requirement for bidders, as outlined in the accompanying bid package.

The DVBE Participation Requirement for this solicitation has been waived – however the DVBE Incentive still applies.

There is no minimum DVBE participation requirement for this solicitation.

DVBE Incentive for Request for Proposal (RFP), Secondary Method (Participation Requirement Waived)

State of California - Natural Resources Agency http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD/Services/Page-Content/Procurement-Division-Services-List-Folder/Apply-for-or-Re-apply-as-Small-Business-Disabled-Veteran-Business-Enterprise

DPR 479SW (Rev. 7/2026)(Page 2 of 5)

b. The incentive may be combined with other incentives and preferences up to an established cap of $100,000.00. The incentive is used only for evaluation purposes and does not alter the amounts of the actual bids.

c. Reporting Requirement, pursuant to Military & Veteran Code (MVC) 999.5 (d); If, for this agreement, a contractor made a commitment to achieve disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, within 60 days of receiving final payment under this agreement (or within such other time period as may be specified elsewhere in this agreement) the contractor must certify in a report to the awarding department:

i) the total amount the prime contractor received under the contract

ii) the name and address of the DVBE(s) that participated in the performance of the contract

iii) the amount each DVBE received from the prime contractor

iv) that all payments under the contract have been made to the DVBE(s)

v) the actual percentage of DVBE participation that was achieved

d. Contractor is required to report to DPR the actual amounts spent with each DVBE subcontractor on STD. 817. If awarded the contract you will receive this form at the completion of the contract.

Failure to submit a completed STD. 817, as applicable, will deem the contractor non-compliant to the state contract and will be subject to civil penalty under MVC 999.5 (d).

5. Who is eligible to receive the incentive?

a. Any responsive and responsible bidder who has attained .01% DVBE participation or higher.

6. Documentation

a. Bidders must document DVBE participation commitment by completing and submitting the following forms:

1) GSPD 05-105, Bidder Declaration: The GSPD 05-105 is used to document the proposed prime contractor and subcontractors, including their roles and responsibilities.

The form must be submitted with the bid package. If there is a discrepancy between the declared dollar amount and percentage of bid for DVBE participation then the percentage shall prevail.

2) DGS PD 843, Bidder Declaration: All disabled veteran owners and disabled veteran managers of the DVBE must complete the form and submit it with the bid package.

A DGS PD 843 needs to be submitted by every DVBE supplier who is part of a bid whether they are the prime contractor or subcontractor.

b. Bids that fail to submit the completed required forms to confirm the level of DVBE participation will not be eligible to receive the DVBE incentive. Clerical and typographical errors on these forms may be corrected at the State’s sole discretion.

c. Information submitted by the bidders to claim the DVBE incentive(s) will be verified by the State.

If evidence of an alleged violation is found during the verification process, the State shall initiate an investigation, in accordance with the requirements of the PCC §10115, et seq., and MVC §999 et seq., and follow the investigatory procedures required by the 2 CCR §1896.80.

Contractors found to be in violation of certain provisions may be subject to loss of certification, penalties and/or contract termination.

c. Table A – RFP Secondary (High Score) Method

Secondary/High Score Method

A B C

0% 4.5% 8%

Yes Yes Yes

60 55 68

30 29 26

(55 + 29)

(68 + 26) n/a 4% 5% n/a

(4% x 100)

(5% x 100)

(84 + 4)

(94 + 5)

2 3 1

DPR 479SW (Rev. 7/2026)(Page 3 of 5)

Confirmed DVBE Participation of DVBE Incentive Amount for RFP Secondary Method 5% or more 4% - 4.99%

5% of total possible points 4% of total possible points

Responsive and Responsible

Technical Proposal (70 points maximum)

3% - 3.99% 2% - 2.99%

.01% - 1.99%

3% of total possible points 2% of total possible points 1% of total possible points

Proposer Name

DVBE Participation for certified DVBE Prime or Subcontractors

Rank:

Cost Proposal (30 points maximum)

DVBE Incentive (from Table A)

Incentive Amount (Proposer’s DVBE Incentive x total possible points) Adjusted Score (Proposer’s Score + Proposer’s Incentive Amount)

Total Possible Points aka high Score (100 max) Technical Proposal Pts. + Cost Proposal Pts.)

7. How does the DVBE Incentive Program Work?

a. The DVBE incentive is used only for evaluation purposes to determine the successful bidder and does not alter the amounts of the actual bids. A dollar cap of $100,000.00 is set for all combined incentives and preferences.

b. For contracts to be awarded based on the High Score Method, incentive points are included in the sum of non-cost points. Incentive points cannot be used to achieve any applicable minimum point requirements. The Computation Method does not include the small business preference; however, the small business preference may be applied and may affect the application of the incentive and the outcome of the ranking.

8. Computation Method

The State of California www.dgs.ca.gov/PD Department of General Services 24-hour recording: (916) 322-5060 Office of Small Business and DVBE Services FAX: (916) 375-4950 707 Third Street, First Floor – Room 400 Certification@dgs.ca.gov West Sacramento, CA 95605

DPR 479SW (Rev. 7/2026)(Page 4 of 5)

9. Substitution of Proposed DVBE

a. If awarded the contract, the DVBE subcontractors and/or contractors proposed by bidder must be used unless prior written notice of substitution is provided to the state and the state approves such substitution.

b. The notice must include a minimum of: (1) a written explanation of the reason for the substitution;

and (2) an updated GSPD 05-105 must be submitted to the award office of Department of Parks and Recreation. The substitution request must before approved before the substitution can take place.

c. Failure to adhere to at least the DVBE participation proposed by the successful bidder may be cause for contract termination and recovery of damages under the rights and remedies due the state under the default section of the contract.

d. Contractor understands and agrees that should award of this contract be based in part on their commitment to use the Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) subcontractor(s) identified in their bid or offer, per Military and Veterans Code 999.5 (e), a DVBE subcontractor may only be replaced by another DVBE subcontractor and must be approved by the State. Changes to the scope of work that impact the DVBE subcontractor(s) identified in the bid or offer and approved DVBE substitutions will be documented by contract amendment.

e. Failure of Contractor to seek substitution and adhere to the DVBE participation level identifiedin the bid or offer may be cause for contract termination, recovery of damages under rights and remedies due to the State, and penalties as outlined in M&VC § 999.9; Public Contract Code (PCC) § 10115.10, or PCC § 4110 (applies to public works only).

10. To locate DVBE contractors:

a. Contact the department’s contracting official named in this solicitation for any DVBE contractors who may have identified themselves as potential subcontractors, and to obtain suggestions for search criteria to possibly identify DVBE contractors for the solicitation. You may also contact the department’s SB/DVBE Advocate for assistance: www.parks.ca.gov/advocate.

b. Access the list of all certified DVBEs by using the Department of General Services, Procurement Division (DGS-PD) online certified firm database at:

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true

c. Check for subcontractor ads that may be placed on the California State Contracts Register (CSCR) for this solicitation prior to the closing date. You may access the CSCR at:

www.Caleprocure.ca.gov

d. The State of California, Department of General Services, Procurement Division, Office of Small Business and DVBE Services (OSDS) offers many services that assist contractor/business owners with a variety of information designed to streamline the State contracting process. OSDS also certifies DVBE contractors. For more information, please contact OSDS to find out more:

http://www.dgs.ca.gov/PD mailto:Certification@dgs.ca.gov http://www.caleprocure.ca.gov/ https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/PublicSearch/supplier-search.aspx?psNewWin=true http://www.parks.ca.gov/advocate

b. DGS PD 843, DVBE Declaration

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a. GSPD 05-105, Bidder Declaration

DISABLED VETERAN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DVBE)

DVBE Documentation Checklist

1. The State of California acknowledges the service and sacrifice of its disabled veterans, in part, through the “Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program.” As mandated by law, state agencies have a goal to award at least 3% of their annual contract dollars to certified DVBE’s.

2. When a firm bids on a state DPR contract that contains DVBE participation, the firm may benefit from the DVBE Incentive program. We encourage all suppliers to obtain as much DVBE participation as possible.

3. INCOMPLETE DOCUMENTATION (GSPD 05-105 AND DGS PD 843) WILL RESULT IN

DISQUALIFICATION FROM FURTHER PARTICIPATION IN THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE

CONTRACT.

4. The following checklist is provided to assist bidders with their DVBE participation documentation:

All DVBE participation is indicated.

A copy of the printout from eProcurement system showing the company’s DVBE certification status.

The DVBE participation percentage listed agrees with the dollar value claimed.

A completed and signed DGS PD 843 is included with the bid for every DVBE (whether prime contractor or subcontractor) included.

The names of each participating DVBE company is listed with the corresponding percentage of the total bid price for the services/goods to be provided by each subcontractor.

Agreement Number: C26554001

EXHIBIT A – ATTACHMENT I

I. PURPOSE AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A. PURPOSE

1. The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) requires a firm to provide an Avian Predator Specialist that is qualified to trap and relocate problem avian predators for the management of Western Snowy Plover (WSP) and California Least Tern (CLT) at Oceana Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area (ODSVRA).

2. All work will be conducted at ODSVRA in San Luis Obispo County, California. All work will support the ongoing management of WSP and CLT at ODSVRA during the 2027, 2028, and 2029 breeding seasons (approximately, March 20 to September 10).

B. BACKGROUND

1. ODSVRA has been monitoring WSP and CLT for over 30 years and predator management is an important component of the current monitoring program. ODSVRA is seeking a qualified Contractor to monitor avian predator activity, evaluate the threat of avian predators to nesting WSP and CLT, and determine which individual avian predators pose an unacceptable threat to the nesting success of WSP and CLT at ODSVRA. For all species deemed a threat to breeding WSP and CLT, contractor shall live trap, band, and relocate a sufficient distance away to lessen the chance they will return to the site.

2. Contractor shall work closely with ODSVRA staff, the United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services (USDA) contractors, and other ODSVRA contractors,

a. Coordinating and communicating all work activities,

b. Attend meetings regularly, at least once per month,

c. Assist with training of avian predator identification and biology, and,

d. Prepare daily field notes and a year-end summary report.

3. The project is being developed with State funds and is performed in consultation with United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). The project assists ODSVRA's objective of protecting and preserving the natural resources while providing high quality recreational opportunities for the citizens of the State of California.

C. PROJECT OBJECTIVES

1. Contractor shall trap and relocate any problem or potentially problem avian predators during the WSP and CLT breeding and nesting season at ODSVRA. Such predators may include but are not limited to: Northern harrier, peregrine falcon, merlin, American kestrel, loggerhead shrike, red-tailed hawk, great horned owl, and barn owl.

2. The primary nesting area at ODSVRA is approximately 400 acres, however the contractor will be responsible for monitoring predator activity and trapping in the approximately 5,000 acres managed by the State. In addition, and on a limited basis, the contractor may need to track avian problem predators and their nesting locations when trapping is not possible on-site. Work off-site may involve surveillance, tracking and trapping of problem predators in the immediate vicinity of ODSVRA as needed for project success.

3. As necessary, and in close coordination with USDA personnel, contractor shall assist in tracking and identifying predators for lethal removal including, but not limited to, gull species, crows, or ravens. Contractor is not responsible for the actual lethal removal of predators.

4. Contractor shall coordinate with state and federal governmental entities, as necessary, for the removal and monitoring of predators.

5. Contractor shall expect to be available for work during WSP and CLT breeding season (from approximately March 20 to September 10) for field work and reporting of notes, although the actual length of field time necessary for the project may vary. Contractor shall allow additional time to submit, review, and complete final summary report.

6. Contractor shall be available on holidays and weekends and shall be on call during all daylight hours and seven days a week, as necessary, during WSP and CLT season to remove specific problem animals.

7. Contractor shall have a flexible schedule to be available daily, as necessary, and as directed by ODSVRA Senior Environmental Scientist and/or project lead staff.

8. Contractor shall perform night surveys, as necessary or approximately one night per month during WSP and CLT season or as needed to monitor predator activity or to trap nocturnal avian predators.

9. Contractor shall monitor avian predator movements within the site and shall expect to spend at least 30 hours per week monitoring avian predators at the site, including gulls within the nesting habitat.

10. Contractor shall assist in monitoring and tracking predator activity by recording and reporting all predator sightings or sign to ODSVRA project lead staff. Observations shall be detailed with information collected. Sightings shall include species identification, sex of species, life stage, plumage characteristics, date, time, duration of sighting, behavior, location, path of travel, and if hazed and method used.

11. Contractor shall assist with hazing of predators by using a whistler gun device or other appropriate hazing methods.

12. Contractor shall coordinate all work with ODSVRA lead staff and shall work as an integral part of the project team, including communicating predator sightings in the moment to other staff in the field. Zello phone application shall be downloaded on contractor smart phone as it is necessary in the field for two-way communication.

13. Contractor shall coordinate monitoring activities and the timing of trapping/removal of all predators with the ODSVRA Senior Environmental Scientist and WSP/CLT program field lead(s). Contractor shall communicate on a daily basis and prior to working near or within the nesting area or closed area, either by phone, Zello, or email, with ODSVRA scientists as necessary regarding surveys, monitoring efforts, and trapping strategies. Weather conditions, recreational activities, and the location of nests and broods make entry into the nesting area at times infeasible. Close coordination and communication with ODSVRA staff are critical to conduct the predator management activities with the least possible disturbance to nesting birds/broods.

14. Contractor shall attend ODSVRA staff meetings.

15. Contractor shall provide additional experienced staff field support, as necessary or as directed by the Senior Environmental Scientist, to ensure predators are trapped in a timely manner.

16. The contractor shall assist with training at the beginning of each season by providing educational or interpretive programs to the ODSVRA staff to assist with avian predator identification, biology, and behavior. As necessary, contractor shall also provide training to ODSVRA field staff throughout the breeding season.

17. Where practical, contractor shall assess the health and track all relocated animals to determine survival after relocation.

18. Contractor shall band all relocated birds, including alpha numeric bands for peregrine falcons and larger bird species as necessary.

19. Contractor(s) shall furnish all required tools, lure animals, traps, materials, smart phone and applications, labor, incidentals, and transportation to the nesting area. and is strongly advised to have a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle for this purpose.

20. Contractor shall be available to receive notice of an emergency within one hour and prepared to trap problem predators within 24 hours of notice from ODSVRA project lead staff.

D. PROJECT DELIVERABLES

Record Keeping and Reporting

1. Contractor shall keep records of all monitoring activities and data and shall provide detailed field notes to the field lead(s) on a regular basis.

2. A summary of data, general observations, and work activities shall be provided at least weekly by email.

3. More detailed data shall be entered in a format as specified by ODSVRA lead staff for the data to be incorporated into a larger Access database. All detailed data shall be provided at least monthly and no later than 15 September each calendar year.

4. Details of locations, dates, and time for all trapping efforts shall be reported and locations of traps and caught predators shall be mapped with coordinates provided to lead staff. All trapping details shall be provided no later than 15 September each calendar year.

5. A yearly summary of all information collected, and results shall be submitted for each nesting season in an end of season report by the Contractor. The report will be reviewed by ODSVRA and the Contractor shall allow time for editing and revisions based on feedback from ODSVRA. A draft of the report shall be submitted no later than October 15th each year (2027, 2028, 2029) and a final report shall be provided no later than October 31st each calendar year. This report may be attached to ODSVRA yearly documents.

E. CHANGES IN PERSONNEL

1. Contractor's key personnel as indicated in Contractor's response to the RFP may not be substituted without the written consent of the ODSVRA Project Manager. In the event, the Contractor wishes to change personnel, Contractor shall provide a resume or Curriculum Vitae to demonstrate that the new personnel possess the minimum qualifications identified in this RFP.

2. Contractor shall allow a minimum of 60 days for the State to review and approve changes in personnel.

F. DATA OWNERSHIP AND RIGHTS

1. Due to the Sensitive nature of this project the Contractor shall not speak with the news media, non-profit organizations, or outside agencies concerning his/her activities at ODSVRA unless prior approval is given by the Deputy Director of the Off Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Division. In addition, any electronic and written materials developed during and/or pursuant to this agreement by Contractor, including all data, plans, drawings, reports, manuals, field notes and other written graphic work, along with all related copyrights and other proprietary rights therein, as may now exist and/or which hereafter come into existence, shall belong to the State of California upon creation, and shall continue in State’s exclusive ownership upon termination of this agreement.

Contractor further intends and agrees to assign to State all right, title and interest in and to such materials as well as all related copyrights and other proprietary rights therein.

2. Contractor shall have no rights to use, publish, copy, distribute, sell, display or otherwise disclose any materials developed pursuant to this agreement, other than to State as called for herein. Further, Contractor agrees to cooperate with State and to execute any document or documents that may be found to be necessary to give the foregoing provisions full force and effect, including but not limited to, an assignment of copyright.

3. Contractor agrees not to incorporate into or make the materials produced dependent upon any original works of authorship or Intellectual Property Rights of third parties without first

(i) obtaining State’s prior written permission, and (ii) granting to or obtaining for State a nonexclusive, royalty-free, paid-up, irrevocable, perpetual, world-wide license, to use, reproduce, sell, modify, publicly and privately perform, publicly and privately display and distribute, for any purpose whatsoever, any such prior works.

G. TRAVEL EXPENSES

1. Contractor shall estimate travel costs associated with the proposed project. It is understood and agreed that State will pay only for travel rendered as authorized by the ODSVRA Project Manager.

2. Travel expenses and per diem related to the services provided under this agreement may not exceed rates paid to the State’s non-represented/excluded employees. These rates are posted at: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/travel- reimbursements.aspx

3. All travel costs are subject to approval by the ODSVRA Project Manager and must be supported by a travel expense voucher showing purpose, location, dates, time of travel, rates claimed, mileage logs, and any other applicable receipts.

4. Cost proposal must include a separate line item for travel costs associated with predator management and required meetings. Actual costs may vary based on number of trips required, travel distance, and actual document costs incurred during the travel.

5. Rental vehicle reimbursements will only be allowed for the actual days used on the project and reimbursed at the allowable State rates.

6. Leased vehicles may be reimbursed as a personal vehicle for mileage only. The State will not be responsible for reimbursing lease fees.

7. All travel expenses under section this section must be directly applicable to time periods specifically designated to the project. A travel log must be provided showing project dates and corresponding travel expenditures for each invoice. See Sample Travel Log and Rate Information on the following pages.

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II. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROPOSERS

A. Furnish evidence that the personnel that will be assigned to this project are currently listed on the following permits or furnish evidence of substantial progress towards obtaining the following permits for personnel that will be assigned to this project for work in San Luis Obispo, California:

1. USFWS (Migratory Bird Treaty Office) federal depredation permit.

2. California state Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for relocation of species that are depredating other threatened and endangered species.

a. Scientific collecting permit for each person on the project that refers to the MOU.

3. United States Geological Survey (USGS) Bird Banding Laboratory federal marking and banding permit for relocated species.

B. Be advised proposals will be accepted from firms that show substantial progress towards obtaining required permits. However, the contractor shall be required to have all permits in good standing and have all personnel assigned to the project listed on those permits prior to March 1, 2027.

C. Contractor shall have a minimum of three (3) years of independent experience monitoring, identifying, trapping, banding, and relocating raptors and other avian predators for the purpose of managing a threatened or endangered species.

1. Contractor shall have specific experience working with the following: northern harrier, peregrine falcon, loggerhead shrike, American kestrel, merlin, great horned owl, barn owl, gull species, corvid species such as raven and crow, red-tailed hawk, Cooper’s hawk, and sharp-shinned hawk.

D. Contractor shall have a minimum of one (1) year of independent predator management experience for the purpose of protecting the WSP and CLT.

E. Contractor shall have three (3) years’ experience preparing detailed biological reports.

F. Contractor shall have experience and be proficient in the use and techniques of all the following trapping devices: bal-chatri, noose jackets, mist nets, dho-gazza, bownets, Swedish goshawk, and noose carpets.

G. Contractor(s) shall have transportation to the nesting area and is strongly advised to have a high clearance 4-wheel drive vehicle for this purpose.

H. Contractor shall be available to respond to emergency situations within one hour, and on call 24 hours a day and seven days a week and prepared to trap problem predators within 24 hours of notice from ODSVRA project lead staff.

I. Contractor shall have experience working on a project in a team atmosphere of field monitoring staff and other consultants.

J. Contractor shall have experience working with state governmental entities and familiar with the predator removal permit requirements.

K. Names, titles, addresses, and contact phone numbers for a minimum of three (3) firms that can attest to the skills and abilities of the proposing entity to conduct the work identified in this RFP. At least two (2) References will be contacted, and their responses will be considered in determining if firms and individuals meet the Minimum Qualifications in this RFP.

III. PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION

RFP Issuing Office:

A. This Request for Proposal (RFP) is issued by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR), Oceano Dunes District (ODD). This office is the sole point of contact in the State for the purpose of discussion regarding this RFP. Proposers may obtain a copy of this RFP and addendums, if any, by downloading it from the Department of General Services’ (DGS) website at https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/Events-BS3/event/search.aspx.

B. All notices, clarifications and addenda to this RFP shall be posted on the above DGS website. It is the Proposing firms’ responsibility to monitor this website for all information regarding this RFP; DPR is not responsible for sending individual notification of changes or updates. It is the sole responsibility of the Proposing firms to remain apprised of changes to this RFP.

C. Any discrepancies, omissions, ambiguities, or conflicts in or among the contract documents, or doubts regarding meaning must be brought to the State’s attention no later than seven days prior to the submittal due date.

D. All interpretations and clarifications will be issued in the form of written addenda.

All addenda become part of the contract documents. Any oral representations issued will be of no force or effect.

https://caleprocure.ca.gov/pages/Events-BS3/event/search.aspx

IV. WORK PLAN AND SCHEDULE

A. The proposer shall develop a work plan and schedule for task completion.

B. Identify each task and/or specific milestones to be accomplished to implement and fulfill the project.

C. Discuss each of the activities you will conduct to achieve the scope and objectives as defined and identified in Section A including the following:

a. Description of methods to ensure personnel will be available holidays and weekends, on call 24 hours a day and seven days a week, receive notice of an emergency within one hour and prepared to trap problem predators onsite within 24 hours of notice from ODSVRA project lead staff.

b. Description of methods to ensure personnel will have sufficient equipment and transportation necessary for field work at ODSVRA.

c. Describe work plan and ability of contractor to be available for tracking predator activity, assisting in the lethal removal of predators, night surveys, and other tasks described in Purpose and Description of Services section of this RFP.

d. Describe staff levels, schedules, and primary responsibilities of on-site staff.

V. PROJECT PERSONNEL

A. Proposer’s Experience

1. Document the predator management experience of all personnel that will be assigned to this project including a description of the following:

a. Trapping of avian predators. Include the number of years’ experience independently trapping, banding, and relocating raptors and other avian predators, list predator species that were targeted, types of trapping devises and techniques, and site details.

b. Monitoring avian predators. Include the number of years’ experience independently monitoring and identifying raptors and other avian predators for the purpose of managing a threatened or endangered species and include which predator species were monitored.

c. WSP and CLT predator management. Include the number of years’ experience of independently managing avian predators for the purpose of protecting WSP and CLT, type of predator management, and site details.

d. Preparing biological reports. Include a description of the type of reports, level of detail, approximate number of reports written, and whether deadlines were met for reports.

e. Working with multi-disciplinary teams.

f. Working with state governmental entities.

g. Completing projects within specified timelines and budgetary constraints.

B. Proposer’s Background and References

1. Please address each following item clearly and succinctly, as these will be used to score your proposal.

2. Proposers must furnish background and reference requirements as listed below in order to achieve the total available points. Failure to furnish a listed requirement will result in zero (0) points per criterion.

3. Provide a current copy of the following or furnish evidence of substantial progress towards obtaining the following no later than March 1,2027 for all of the personnel that will be assigned to this project:

a. USFWS (Migratory Bird Treaty Office) federal depredation permit.

b. California state MOU for relocation of species that are depredating other threatened and endangered species.

i. scientific collecting permit for each person on the project that refers to the MOU.

c. USGS Bird Banding Laboratory federal marking and banding permit for relocated species.

C. In-House Production Capability

1. Describe the percentage of this project’s budget you estimate will be completed in-house versus sub-contracted.

2. Document all of the personnel that are on your in-house staff that will be assigned to this project. List classification, name, and title. Exclude partners and sub-contractors not directly employed by your firm.

VI. COST DETAIL FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS

A. The proposed work should be broken down into the outline in Work Plan and Work

Schedule for the purpose of this proposal.

B. Use the Sample Cost Proposal Worksheet as a guide in preparing your cost proposal.

1. An Excel Spreadsheet version of the Cost Proposal Worksheet can be provided with this RFP for the Proposers use.

2. Proposers who choose to submit the information in a different format must include, at a minimum the elements in the bulleted list below.

3. If including subcontractors in the project, the proposal must contain the subcontractor’s cost proposal detail, which include the same budget elements.

C. Cost proposal must include the total cost of the project over project period, with a detailed breakdown showing how the costs were determined.

D. The detailed budget breakdown shall include:

1. Identification of position/classification titles funded.

2. Salary rates or ranges.

3. Percentage of time devoted to the work.

4. Fringe benefits.

5. Operating expenses.

6. Travel (lodging, airfare, vehicle) and per diem (meal) expenses.

7. Overhead or indirect costs

VII. SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL

A. Proposals should provide straightforward and concise descriptions of the proposer's ability to satisfy the requirements of this RFP.

1. The proposal must be complete and accurate.

2. Omissions, inaccuracies or misstatements may be cause for rejection of a proposal.

B. All proposals must be submitted electronically via email as an attachment in Portable Document Format (PDF) to od.billing@parks.ca.gov by dates and times shown in Proposal Requirements and Information and the Key Action Dates. Proposals received after this date and time will not be considered.

C. Submissions with attached PDF documents in excess of 10 Megabytes in size risk being rejected and may be deemed unresponsive. DPR will provide an electronic email response confirming receipt of each submission received.

D. If a confirmation receipt is not received within 30-minutes of submission, please contact kayla.houser@parks.ca.gov to confirm your bid (proposal) was received.

1. Confirmation receipt is not a representation by DPR that the submitted bid (proposal) is responsive and complete.

E. All documents contained in the proposal package must have original signatures or DocuSign signatures and must be signed by a person who is authorized to bind the proposing firm.

F. Proposers are responsible for ensuring that the electronic submission contains the attachment(s), is fully responsive and lacks any deficiency prior to submitting to the email address above. Failure by the proposer to submit their proposal as directed risks the proposal being deemed unresponsive and rejected.

G. Proposers are advised to submit their proposal at least an hour in advance of the bid (proposal) submission deadline to allow for confirmation of bid (proposal) submission.

H. The proposal e-mails shall contain the RFP Number: C26554003; RFP Title: Avian Predator Services, and the words:.» Bid.Proposal‹ in the subject line.

I. If the proposal is made under a fictitious name or business title, the legal name of proposer must be provided.

J. All proposals shall include the documents identified in the Proposal Documents. Proposals not including the proper “required attachments" shall be deemed non- responsive.