P2580022 Mountain Lion Houndsman Services (Central California Coast)
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 0000037135
- 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 seeking professional houndsperson services to support mountain lion research and monitoring through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) designated as P2580022. The procurement focuses on mountain lion population research in the Central California Coast region, specifically targeting the Gabilan, Santa Lucia, and Diablo Mountain Ranges in San Benito and Monterey counties. The primary objective is to facilitate mountain lion capture and satellite-collaring activities to investigate ecological connectivity, habitat fragmentation, and potential population decline. Contractors must possess a minimum of five years of hound-handling experience, have successfully treed at least ten mountain lions in varied ground conditions, and demonstrate proficiency in GPS logging and activity reporting. Key deliverables include trailing and pursuing mountain lions with trained hounds, coordinating with CDFW staff during darting and collaring operations, and submitting detailed monthly records and GPS track logs. The bid submission deadline is November 14, 2025, at 5:00 PM Pacific Time, with bid opening scheduled for November 18, 2025, and a notice of intent to award expected on November 21, 2025.
The procurement includes small business and disabled veteran business enterprise (DVBE) participation incentives, with a five percent preference for certified California small businesses or non-small businesses committing to subcontract at least 25 percent of the net bid price to certified small or micro-businesses. While DVBE program requirements are waived, bidders providing DVBE participation can receive up to a five percent bid evaluation incentive. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), and Workers Compensation/Employers Liability ($1,000,000). The maximum contract amount is $20,000.00, with compensation based on an estimated 50 workdays and a daily rate to be specified by the bidder. The contract term extends from approval through June 30, 2026, with a possible one-year extension at the original rates. Contractors are responsible for their own hound health, veterinary care, vaccinations, and independent insurance, and must provide three professional references as part of the qualification process.
Opportunity text
Population research and monitoring of mountain lions across California helps address the diversity of affected parties that express interest and concern over Californias carnivore species. For example, wildlife managers and researchers recognize the Gabilan and Diablo mountains on the central coast of California as an area of connectivity interest due to high-speed rail and highways that bisect the region and their potential deleterious effect on mountain lion populations. Studies suggest that a combination of mortality factors (e.g., connectivity, habitat fragmentation, depredation take, disease) may result in a decline in numbers and genetic diversity to a point that would threaten the viability of populations. Moreover, this area of the state is part of the proposed listing of mountain lions as Threatened or Endangered in a ¿Southern California/Central Coast Evolutionarily Significant Unit (ESU)¿ and there is little spatial or genetic data available across large portions of this area. 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, Bureau of Land Management and State of California lands, and private ranchlands in Gabilan, Santa Lucia and Diablo Mountain Ranges in San Benito and Monterey counties on the Central Coast of California. The study area is approximately one hour south of San Jose and east of Monterey, California.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| P2580002,_Invitation_for_Bid.pdf | ||
| P2580022,_Sample_Agreement.pdf |
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