BLM king mountain raptor survey

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Colorado River Valley Field Office is seeking a small business contractor to conduct a comprehensive raptor nest survey on approximately 900 acres of BLM land in Routt County, Colorado. The solicitation requires two experienced biologists to perform pedestrian transects using visual search and call playback methodologies to locate and map active and inactive woodland raptor nest sites. Contractors must provide detailed reporting including GPS coordinates, nest photographs, and geospatial data as part of a larger forest treatment project focused on improving forest health, defensibility, and wildlife habitat. Quotes are due by May 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time and must be submitted via email to Daniel Rosales. The solicitation follows the environmental consulting services NAICS category 541620 and involves a specialized wildlife studies approach outlined in PSC category B534.

The contract is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a size standard of $19 million and covers a base performance period from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with potential option years extending through June 30, 2030. The survey area is located in Routt County, Colorado, and will require comprehensive on-site biological assessment and documentation. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the contract represents a multi-year opportunity for environmental consulting firms specializing in wildlife research and habitat assessment. The scope of work involves surveying a precise 900-acre tract, with potential for expanded work in subsequent option years. Contractors will need to demonstrate significant expertise in raptor identification, nest location techniques, and geospatial data collection to be competitive in this solicitation.