CVWA Integrated Pest Management Plan

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is issuing an Intermediate Procurement solicitation for a qualified contractor to develop an Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP) for the Coquille Valley Wildlife Area (CVWA). The project requires a professional with expertise in mosquito biology, management, and disease transmission to consult with agency biologists and create a comprehensive management plan for the 637-acre freshwater emergent tidal wetlands. Key deliverables include a draft IPMP due by May 1, 2026, and a final version due by June 5, 2026, with work limited to 8 hours per week or 180 cumulative hours per year. The evaluation process will assess proposals across multiple criteria, totaling 150 points, including understanding of services (30 points), general qualifications (25 points), project leader qualifications (30 points), previous work samples (30 points), references (20 points), and pricing (15 points). A pre-offer site visit is scheduled for November 6, 2025, at 1:30 PM, with proposals due on November 14, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The plan must address adult and juvenile mosquito monitoring, habitat management, biological control, pesticide treatment, and population thresholds, adhering to the CVWA Management Plan and ODFW's Vector Control Guidance for Sensitive Areas.

The procurement encourages participation from small businesses, with a specific focus on vendors certified by the Oregon Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), including disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, or emerging small businesses. The contract is part of a federal award (Award #F25AF01661-00) and has a total contract amount of $0.00, with payment contingent upon final approval by a committee comprising ODFW staff and Coos County Health and Wellness Department representatives. The project involves collaboration with multiple agencies, including Coos Soil and Water Conservation District, Beaver Slough Drainage District, Coos Health and Wellness, and Oregon State University Extension. The comprehensive approach aims to balance ecosystem function, agricultural productivity, and mosquito control, with a scientific management plan that prioritizes biological controls and habitat management. Pesticide application will be considered only in acute situations meeting pre-established conditions, emphasizing a holistic and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management.