Desert Tortoise Natural Research Area Survey

The State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation, Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division, is seeking qualified vendors to provide Hectare Plot surveys on the Desert Tortoise Natural Research Area, Fremont Valley and Rand Mountain. The selected vendor will be responsible for conducting field surveys and providing all necessary personnel, equipment, and supplies. Key deliverables include a comprehensive report detailing the findings of the surveys. Minimum qualifications for proposers include demonstrated expertise in conducting similar natural resource surveys, as well as familiarity with the Desert Tortoise and its habitat. The procurement will be evaluated based on a combination of technical, cost, and interview scores, with the intent of awarding a two-year agreement to the highest-ranked proposer. Proposals are due by October 14, 2024, with a proposed contract start date of January 1, 2025.

The contract opportunity includes incentives and requirements for small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation. Incumbent vendors or current contractors are not specified. The total budget range for this contract is not provided, but the attached cost proposal worksheet indicates that the state's budget guidelines prohibit the purchase of IT equipment and vehicles for this project. Proposers are advised to review the entire solicitation package, including the recently issued Addendum 1, when preparing their offers.