Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp Monitoring

The California Military Department is requesting sealed bids for Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp monitoring services at Camp Roberts in San Miguel under IFB Event 40052, with bids due August 27, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., and written questions due August 19 at 2:00 p.m.

The contractor must hold an active Endangered Species Act Section 10(a)(1)(A) recovery permit for Vernal Pool Fairy Shrimp and a current California Contractors State License Board license. Any biologist conducting surveys must have local VPFS experience within the past three years and be listed as an authorized individual on an active recovery permit. The prime contractor must self-perform work equivalent to at least 20 percent of total contract value. Small Business Preferences apply; DVBE requirements have been waived but DVBE subcontractor participation is encouraged.

The scope spans 36 months from approximately September 30, 2026 through September 29, 2029, and includes annual residual dry matter surveys, summer and fall habitat disturbance surveys, wet season and dry season VPFS surveys, vegetative and spring habitat surveys, photo monitoring, and annual and final three-year reports. The contractor furnishes all labor, equipment, materials, permits, and fees. A pre-project coordination meeting is required within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, and a pre-fieldwork site meeting before fieldwork begins.

The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive bid from a qualified, responsible bidder. All bids must be submitted as a single lump sum quotation with no deviation from specifications. Insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, Workers' Compensation at statutory rates, and Automobile Liability of $1 million per occurrence if applicable. Questions should be directed to Jessica Jauregui at Bids@cmd.ca.gov.