DNR Helicopter flight services for Canada Goose population survey

The state of Illinois is seeking a vendor to provide helicopter flight services to conduct a statewide Canada goose population survey for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The successful vendor will be required to provide a mid-sized, 4-seat helicopter and a pilot with low-level flight experience to survey approximately 130-150 randomly selected 2.5 square mile plots throughout Illinois over the course of 7-10 flight days and 50-75 flight hours. The vendor must work closely with an IDNR biologist to complete the surveys within a 2-week period, weather permitting, and will only be compensated for time spent conducting surveys, refueling, and ferrying the helicopter. The vendor's pilot must meet specific experience and certification requirements, and the vendor must submit evidence of necessary insurance and provide the list of pilots within 10 days of contract execution. Subcontractors are allowed.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not include any listed award values or budget ranges for the contract.