Norcal n. F. EEL invasive species CON 2

The Bureau of Land Management California Region seeks invasive species management services on the North Fork Eel River in Mendocino County, California, with quotes due June 2, 2026. This is a total small business set-aside.

Place of performance is the North Fork Eel River, a 15-mile reach near Mina, California, with field work restricted to June through September (dry season). The contractor must hold a valid California Department of Fish and Wildlife Scientific Collecting Permit and employ a qualified biologist. Performance spans June 15 through December 31, 2026.

The work comprises three fixed labor-hour tasks: snorkel surveys (up to 120 hours) to locate and assess invasive Sacramento pikeminnow across the entire 15-mile reach, beginning by July 15; suppression and removal efforts (up to 320 hours) using CDFW-permitted methods including hook-and-line, nets, spearguns, and electro fishers, with initial removal within two weeks of survey completion and subsequent efforts every two weeks through the end of the dry season; and data compilation into electronic spreadsheets for delivery to BLM by contract end. The contractor furnishes all personnel, equipment, materials, transportation, and supervision. All shipping, travel, and meal costs must be included in line item pricing.

NAICS code is 541620 (Environmental Consulting Services); PSC code is R408 (Support—Professional: Program Management/Support). This is a firm fixed-price purchase order with FOB Destination delivery. Evaluation criteria are past experience (offerors must demonstrate two similar fisheries or aquatics projects completed within the last five years in Northern California) and price reasonableness. Award goes to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quote. Service Contract Act wage determination 2015-5673 (Revision 26, effective May 13, 2026) applies. Offerors must be registered in SAM and submit invoices electronically through the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform.