General Herpetofauna Survey Services at Camp San Luis Obispo, CA

The State of California Military Department is requesting sealed bids for General Herpetofauna Survey Services at Camp San Luis Obispo under IFB Event #39976, with bids due August 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. and questions due August 12, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Small Business entities certified by the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran's Business Enterprise may claim a five percent cost preference; non-small business bidders may receive up to five percent incentive if committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of net bid price with certified California Small Businesses. DVBE requirements are waived, though DVBE subcontractor participation is encouraged.

The scope spans a 24-month contract period from September 2026 through September 2028. Work includes coverboard surveys, visual encounter surveys, background research, pre-fieldwork meetings, and compilation of findings into a comprehensive report with management recommendations across seven habitat types at the installation located at 10 Sonoma Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405. All field surveys must be conducted by qualified biologists holding a minimum bachelor's degree in wildlife biology or related science and at least three years of herpetofauna inventory experience within the last ten years. The prime contractor must self-perform at least 20 percent of total work.

The State will award to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder. Contractors must maintain general liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, comply with workers' compensation requirements, and adhere to prevailing wage rates at 85 percent of state salary and benefit costs for similar positions. Site visits are not mandatory but may be arranged by contacting Jessica Jauregui at bids@cmd.ca.gov. All contracts are contingent upon sufficient funding through the State Budget for each fiscal year.