C25925026 Rebid Snowy Plover Banding

The California Department of Parks and Recreation, Orange Coast District, has issued Request for Proposals (RFP) No. C25925026 for Snowy Plover Banding services at three specific state beaches: Huntington, Bolsa Chica, and San Onofre. The contract will cover three consecutive breeding seasons from April 1st to September 15th in 2026, 2027, and 2028, with banding activities conducted under the direct supervision of a Department of Parks and Recreation Environmental Scientist. Proposers must provide all necessary labor, tools, materials, travel, and equipment to perform banding services for Western Snowy Plovers and their chick broods, and will be required to submit a comprehensive end-of-season banding report. The evaluation process will use a secondary method (high-score) approach, with technical merit weighted at 40 points, cost proposal at 30 points, and additional consideration for past performance, experience, and ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams. Proposals are due by 2:00 PM Pacific Time on August 12, 2025, with the contract anticipated to commence on April 1, 2026. Mandatory qualifications include current USGS Bird Banding and United States Fish and Wildlife Service permits for snowy plover banding in Orange County.

The procurement includes specific provisions for small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation, offering a 5% preference for certified small businesses and potential DVBE incentives. Proposers must be prepared to conduct banding activities only when a Department of Parks and Recreation representative is present, with the specific number of chicks banded to be determined by the state representative. The total contract value is set not to exceed $18,000 for the entire three-season period. The solicitation covers jurisdictions including Orange County, Orange Blossom CDP, Orange City, Orange Cove City, and Orangevale CDP, indicating a broad geographical scope for potential bidders. While no incumbent vendors are specifically mentioned, the detailed technical requirements suggest a specialized contract requiring advanced ecological and ornithological expertise. The procurement appears designed to support conservation efforts for Western Snowy Plovers by ensuring professional, scientifically rigorous banding services across multiple state beach locations.