IFB P2580018 Mountain Lion Houndsman Services (Northern Sierra Nevada)
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000037134
- State
- California
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- NIGP codes
- 80559 Hunting Equipment And Accessories (Including Decoys And Blinds)(For Weapons See 680)
- 92641 Ecosystems Development, Management And Protection Services
- 92486 Vocational Training, All Types (Including Vocational Rehabilitation And Technical Education)
- 96206 Animal Care, Animal Health, Animal Shelter, Animal Production (Breeding), Animal Training Services, Etc. (Including Pet Services, All Types)
- 92435 In-Service Training (For Employees)
- 98146 Guard Dog Rental Or Lease
- UNSPSC codes
- Point of contact
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- Valeriy Khramtsov valeriy.khramtsov@wildlife.ca.gov (916) 323-1587
Opportunity details come from caleprocure.ca.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is soliciting bids for IFB P2580018, a Mountain Lion Houndsman Services contract targeting research and monitoring in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The procurement seeks a specialized contractor to assist in capturing and satellite-collaring mountain lions across Nevada, Sierra, and Plumas counties, specifically within Tahoe and Plumas National Forests. Contractors must possess a minimum of five years experience handling hounds for mountain lion work, demonstrate documentation of at least ten mountain lions treed in various ground conditions, and provide geographic location details and GPS tracking capabilities. The contract requires the selected vendor to perform services on an as-needed basis, with approximately 30 estimated workdays during the contract period, though actual workdays may fluctuate based on environmental conditions and research needs. Key deliverables include monthly reporting by the 15th of each month, submission of GPS track logs in GPX format, and detailed documentation of mountain lion tracking activities. Bid submissions are due November 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM (PT), with a public bid opening scheduled for November 18, 2025, at 2:00 PM (PT). The contract term runs from approval through June 30, 2026, with a potential one-year extension option.
Small businesses may receive a five percent preference if certified with the Department of General Services Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Services, with non-small businesses able to qualify by committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of the bid to certified small businesses. While Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) Participation Program requirements have been exempted, qualified DVBE bidders may still receive an incentive up to five percent. The contract has a maximum budget of $35,000.00, with reimbursement structured on daily unit rates submitted by the bidder and approved by the CDFW Contract Manager. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers Compensation ($1,000,000), with the State of California named as an additional insured. Contract payments are subject to a 10 percent retention pending satisfactory completion of work, with the balance due upon task completion. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of understanding mountain lion population dynamics, potential interactions with emerging gray wolf populations, and the impact of transportation infrastructure on wildlife in the Northern Sierra Nevada region.
Opportunity text
Population research and monitoring of mountain lions across California helps address the diversity of affected parties that express interest and concern over California¿s carnivore species. For example, hunters have expressed concern that the mountain lion population is increasing in some areas of the state and negatively impacting native mule deer, pronghorn, and elk populations by high rates of predation. Conversely, wildlife managers and researchers have expressed concern how the recovery of gray wolves may negatively impact localized mountain lion populations in these overlapping areas as observed in other areas of the western United States. Moreover, areas of the northern Sierra Nevada mountains have been largely overlooked when it comes to potential deleterious effects that interstate and state highways, and US forest service roads have on populations. Increased understanding of mountain lion populations in this region will help mitigate future human-mountain lion interactions throughout this region. The CDFW requires an integrated research approach to identify, verify, and potentially mitigate these concerns in a well-coordinated manner statewide. Investigating mountain lion ecology by examining spatial data sets and supplementing them where necessary will enable CDFW to meet these demands in an efficient and cost-effective manner. This Agreement will facilitate implementation of mountain lion research and monitoring in California. The purpose of this Agreement is to continue the facilitation of mountain lion research, monitoring, and management across the State using specially trained houndspersons (Contractor). The awarded bidder will aid in the capture and satellite-collaring of mountain lions to facilitate CDFW research efforts consistent with California Fish and Game Code §1001 and §4800-4810. The work is required on an as-needed basis statewide, with targeted efforts in specific areas of California. The awarded bidder will receive specific guidance from the CDFW Contract Manager regarding scheduling and focal areas within the study area. Services will be performed at specified US National Forest and State of California lands in the Northern Sierra Nevada Mountains, Tahoe and Plumas National Forests in Nevada, Sierra and Plumas counties, California where mountain lions are known to occur. The study area is approximately 30 minutes north of the Lake Tahoe Basin. Interstate 80 forms the southern boundary and the California-Nevada state border forms the eastern boundary (see map in Exhibit A, Attachment 1 of the Sample Agreement). Click "View Event Package" to Download IFB
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P2580018,_Invitation_For_Bid.pdf | ||
| P2580018,_Sample_Agreement.pdf |
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