RGSM Spawning / Egg Monitoring

The Bureau of Reclamation seeks capabilities statements for Rio Grande silvery minnow reproductive monitoring services along the Middle Rio Grande River and irrigation canals in New Mexico. The contractor will monitor spawning of the endangered minnow species by collecting egg data to characterize egg density, passage rates, timing and duration of spawning. The contractor will also monitor irrigation canals for minnow egg entrainment and examine the relationship between canal and river egg numbers. Capabilities statements are due by December 23, 2020 and shall include business information, experience performing similar work, and equipment assets. The base period of performance is five years with four optional one-year extensions.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management. The related pre-solicitation posting is for solicitation number 140R4021R0006 for RGSM spawning and egg monitoring services with the Department of Interior Bureau of Reclamation over a potential nine year period.