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Everglades Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Assessment – Cooperative Agreement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District is seeking a partner for a cooperative agreement to assess wildlife habitat on Everglades tree islands. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, Planning and Policy Division - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive wildlife habitat assessment and monitoring services for at least 30 tree islands in Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park - Tasks include: - Wildlife surveys using both passive and active monitoring techniques - Vegetation and hydrology characterization - Data analysis to develop a Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Index - Preparation of quarterly, annual, and final reports - Participation in RECOVER regional team meetings - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Recipient must provide all personnel, equipment, and materials - Expertise in Everglades ecology required; preference for experience with the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) - Compliance with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity standards - Must obtain all necessary permits for work on federal, state, and tribal lands - Open only to organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Study Units (CESU) Gulf Coast and South Florida-Caribbean regions - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research and monitoring services opportunity - Place of Performance: - Water Conservation Area 3 (federal facility) - Everglades National Park (federal facility) - USACE Jacksonville District Office (for coordination and reporting)

Description

This cooperative agreement project aims to characterize the relationships between hydrology, vegetation structure, and wildlife communities on Everglades tree islands within Water Conservation Area 3 and Everglades National Park. The project involves surveying at least 30 tree islands representing various vegetative communities and hydrological conditions. Tasks include wildlife surveys, data analysis to develop a Tree Island Wildlife Habitat Index, and participation in regional team support meetings. The base period is 12 months with up to two 12-month follow-on periods, and the expected funding is approximately $200,000 for the base period.

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