Tanner Richard

Tanner Richard, doing business as Tanner Environmental Services, is a sole proprietorship registered to receive federal contract awards. Specializing in wildlife surveys, particularly for endangered species like the northern spotted owl and California spotted owl, Tanner Environmental Services supports federal land management agencies' habitat conservation programs and compliance with the Endangered Species Act. The company has been providing expert wildlife survey services to various government agencies since at least 2020, demonstrating a consistent track record in this specialized field.

Tanner Environmental Services has been awarded multiple prime federal contracts by the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management and the Department of Agriculture's Forest Service. These contracts primarily involve conducting surveys for northern spotted owls and California spotted owls in various national forests and BLM districts across California and Oregon. Notable projects include a $248,619.50 contract for northern spotted owl surveys in Medford, Oregon, a $59,675 contract for owl surveys in the Mendocino National Forest, and a $697,290 contract for California spotted owl surveys in the San Bernardino National Forest. The majority of these contracts have been awarded as small business set-asides, reflecting the company's status as a small business entity. The services provided typically include identifying owl locations, determining reproductive status, and assessing activity center statuses to facilitate the implementation of land and resource management plans and ensure compliance with the Endangered Species Act.

Tanner Environmental Services currently holds a significant indefinite delivery contract (IDV) with the Bureau of Land Management, Oregon-Washington region. This single-award contract, valued at up to $14 million, was awarded on February 1, 2024, and runs through December 31, 2028. The IDV is designated as a total small business set-aside and covers wildlife surveys across several districts in Western Oregon. Under this contract, Tanner Environmental Services is tasked with conducting surveys for northern spotted owls, marbled murrelets, and red tree voles to support the BLM's endangered species monitoring and habitat conservation efforts. Initial task orders have been issued on a firm-fixed price basis, including surveys in Alameda, California. This comprehensive IDV allows the BLM to efficiently obtain critical wildlife data across multiple districts, including Coos Bay, Lakeview, Medford, Northwest Oregon, and Roseburg, facilitating the agency's land management plans and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.