DNR Airplane flight services for fall/winter waterfow surveys

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to provide aerial flight services for waterfowl surveys to be conducted across the state from mid-October 2019 through early February 2020. The vendor must supply a pilot and a fixed-wing aircraft (Cessna 182 or similar) capable of low-level flights to determine weekly estimates of waterfowl use in southern Illinois and biweekly estimates in central, west-central, and northeast Illinois. A total of 32 surveys are scheduled during this period, with the vendor to be reimbursed for flight time to and from the designated airports as well as time spent conducting the surveys. The vendor must have an active low-level waiver through the FAA, and the pilot must meet specific experience requirements. The contract does not contain any set-asides or funding details, and subcontractors are allowed. The bid request indicates that the vendor must be flexible on survey dates due to weather conditions, and no evaluation criteria are provided.

The bid request does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is given regarding possible award values or budget ranges for this contracting opportunity.