C25680026 - Benicia State Recreation Area Avian Monitoring (RFP)

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Diablo Range District, is seeking proposals for avian monitoring services at Benicia State Recreation Area through a Request for Proposals (RFP) designated as C25680026. The primary objectives include conducting protocol-level surveys for Ridgway's rail and black rail species, providing resource protection oversight for the "Enhance Soft Bird's-Beak and Tidal Wetland Recovery" project, and delivering avian protection guidance. Key deliverables include annual field surveys to be conducted between January 15 and March 15, compilation of field study reports, submission of data to the California Natural Diversity Database, and delineation of avian protection zones. The proposal must also include onsite training for weed treatment crews and provide up to 20 days per year of assisted entry into rail protection zones. Evaluation will be comprehensive, with a technical proposal scoring up to 80 points and a cost proposal scoring up to 35 points, requiring a minimum combined score of 80 points for responsiveness. Critical deadlines include written questions due by January 16, 2026, proposal responses posted by January 20, 2026, and the final proposal submission deadline of January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM Pacific Time. The anticipated agreement term is thirty-six months, with an expected start date of April 1, 2026.

The solicitation encourages participation from Small Businesses (SB), Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), and Microbusinesses, offering a 5 percent preference for certified SB/MB proposers or non-small businesses subcontracting at least 25 percent to certified firms. DVBE participation, while not mandatory, can earn proposers up to 5 percent bonus points based on confirmed involvement levels. Compensation will be determined by actual hours worked at fully loaded rates specified in the Cost Proposal Worksheet, which must comprehensively cover direct and indirect costs, overhead, taxes, labor, materials, licenses, permits, and transportation. No specific budget range or maximum contract value is explicitly stated in the documentation, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The final contract will be awarded to the proposer achieving the highest combined score, taking into account technical merit, cost, and applicable preferences or incentives. Prospective contractors should carefully review the full RFP documentation to ensure complete compliance with all requirements and qualifications.