ENV20220112 Lepidoptera Monitoring Plan Camp Edwards MAARNG

The state of Massachusetts is seeking a contractor to perform a Lepidoptera (butterfly and moth) monitoring plan at the Camp Edwards training site of the Massachusetts Army National Guard (MAARNG). The project involves conducting nocturnal Lepidoptera trapping, identification, data entry, and reporting to comply with the Conservation and Management Plan for the Multi-Purpose Machine Gun Range project. The contractor must be a Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP) approved State-listed Lepidoptera Survey Biologist with at least 7 years of experience in southeastern Massachusetts. Deliverables include a sampling plan, monthly progress reports, a summary of species captures, data sheets, specimen keys, a draft report, and a final report. The procurement requires the submission of a detailed line-item cost proposal and a certificate of non-collusion. Proposals will be evaluated on the contractor's ability to meet the outlined requirements. Questions are due by February 1, 2022, and proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00 pm on February 7, 2022.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure requirements. The budget range or award value for this contract is also not specified.