Wildlife Assessment for Los Alamos County

Los Alamos County is seeking professional services to conduct a comprehensive wildlife assessment with a specific focus on the deer population within the county. The selected provider will deliver a final report detailing wildlife health conditions, areas of concern, priority issues, and actionable recommendations for management strategies and public education. Key deliverables include project initiation, project management, a detailed Wildlife Assessment and Findings Report, and a presentation to the county council. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires offerors to demonstrate qualifications and experience in wildlife assessment, with proposals evaluated across five weighted criteria: Qualifications and Experience (15 points), References (10 points), Compliance with Industry Standards and Regulations (10 points), Description of Services and Ability to Meet Scope (40 points), and Cost Proposal (25 points). A non-mandatory pre-proposal conference is scheduled for January 12, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. MST via virtual format, with written questions due by January 14, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. MST. Proposals are due January 21, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. MST through the County's Procurement Portal, with an estimated contract award date of February 27, 2026.

The procurement allows for various preference classifications, including local business, resident business, Native American business, and veteran-owned business preferences. Offerors must submit a Request for Preference Form and provide documentation to qualify for preference considerations. The contract term may extend up to seven years, with the selected contractor required to propose pricing for each potential contract year. No specific budget range is explicitly stated, but the Cost Proposal Worksheet indicates that travel expenses, materials, and supplies must be itemized and comply with county guidelines. Contractors must maintain multiple insurance coverages, including General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence), Workers' Compensation, Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Professional Liability ($1,000,000), and other specified coverages. The project requires the contractor to deliver all work products as works for hire, becoming the exclusive property of Los Alamos County. Importantly, the county prohibits cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost contracting arrangements and requires compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.