DCR 908 Loon Capture and Banding

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking qualified contractors for a multi-year contract to capture, leg band, assess the overall health, and determine levels of contaminants of common loons nesting on DCR lakes, ponds, and reservoirs, including the Quabbin Reservoir, Wachusett Reservoir, Paradise Pond, and Hycrest Reservoir. The successful contractor will be responsible for capturing the loons, taking biological measurements, fitting them with identification bands, and collecting blood and feather samples for analysis. The contract has an initial 3-year term with no renewal options, and the estimated value of the procurement is $45,000 ($15,000 per year).

This contracting opportunity is targeted towards businesses participating in the Commonwealth's Small Business Purchasing Program (SBPP), but if no SBPP-participating vendors provide a responsive bid, the DCR will evaluate and award to non-SBPP businesses. The winning contractor must comply with the Commonwealth's environmental and supplier diversity program requirements, including submitting an "Additional Environmentally Preferable Products / Practices" form and offering prompt payment discounts. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the budget range is not explicitly stated.