Imbcr sagebrush obligate birds

The Bureau of Land Management California Region is seeking proposals to conduct surveys of sagebrush-obligate bird species on BLM lands under solicitation number 140L1223Q0091. The contractor will perform Integrated Monitoring in Bird Conservation Regions surveys and targeted surveys of pinyon jays following established methodologies at designated plots from 2023 through 2026. The BLM will award a fixed-price contract using lowest price technically acceptable procedures, evaluating technical approach, experience, and key personnel qualifications. Proposals are due by August 23, 2023.

There is no set-aside designation. The NAICS code is 541620 with a $19 million size standard. The contractor must perform general surveys annually through 2026 and deliver data and reports by December 31 each year, with a final report at the end of the period of performance. Surveys will occur across California and Nevada, and the wage determination establishes prevailing Davis-Bacon rates ranging from $18.47 to $36.32 per hour depending on work performed and location.