RGSM Spawning / Egg Monitoring

The Bureau of Reclamation published a Special Notice seeking proposals for Rio Grande Silvery Minnow reproductive and egg monitoring services. The objective is to monitor spawning of the endangered Rio Grande Silvery Minnow in the Rio Grande River and irrigation canals to collect egg data on density, passage rates, timing and magnitude of spawning.

The contractor will monitor spawning in the river channel, collect egg presence data from canals, and analyze relationships between river and canal egg numbers. Data must be electronically distributed daily and optional analysis and reporting may be performed. The anticipated solicitation date is March 1, 2021 under NAICS code 541620, which is set aside for small businesses. The base period of performance is five years with four one-year options. The Special Notice provides an overview of the required services and deliverables contractors must complete to be eligible for this opportunity.