ACQ-muddy river (BL91) ybcu - t&e survey

The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management Nevada Region is seeking a small business environmental consulting firm to conduct a Yellow-billed Cuckoo (YBCU) presence/absence survey along a 1-mile reach of the Muddy River near Moapa, Nevada. The solicitation (No. 140L3925Q0021) requires a contractor with a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology, current U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service survey permits, and the ability to use GPS/GIS technology. Proposals are due by April 2, 2025, at 14:00 PT, with questions accepted until March 21, 2025. The government will evaluate proposals with technical and past performance considerations weighted more heavily than price. The survey objectives include determining and documenting YBCU presence/absence in the project area, with a final report required by the end of August 2025.

The contract is 100% set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 541620 with a $19 million size standard, featuring a base period from May 22, 2025, to May 21, 2026, and two potential one-year option periods. The project area is currently characterized by riparian vegetation and is associated with a planned berm removal project involving heavy earthmoving equipment. The survey will support broader BLM habitat restoration efforts, with potential contract option years that could extend to April 30, 2027. Contractors must be physically capable of traversing uneven terrain and have a comprehensive understanding of YBCU habitat. The place of performance is in Clark County, Nevada, specifically along the Muddy River near Moapa, with wage rates determined by the U.S. Department of Labor's current wage determination for the county.