California eProcure #P2680002

California Department of Fish and Wildlife Solicits Helicopter Services for Statewide Large Mammal Capture

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is seeking bids for a multi-year statewide contract to provide helicopter services for the capture and collaring of large mammals, including deer, bighorn sheep, elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion, and wolf. - Government Buyer: - California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), under the California Natural Resources Agency, Business Management Branch - Scope of Services: - Helicopter operations for aerial capture, collaring, and handling of large mammals using net gunning, darting, and herding techniques - Operations at standard (up to 10,000 feet) and high elevations (up to 13,000 feet, including wolf capture) - Estimated 441 standard elevation flight hours and 189 high elevation/wolf capture flight hours - Target of 810 animal captures over the contract term - Includes ferry flights, pilot and crew availability, per diem, and fuel service vehicle mileage (estimated 21,000 miles) - Equipment must include turbine-powered Type III helicopters, net guns, dart guns, animal handling gear, and fuel service vehicles - Personnel must meet strict FAA and wildlife capture-specific qualifications - Notable Requirements: - Compliance with California small business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation programs - Detailed cost breakdowns for flight hours, crew days, per diem, per animal capture, and miscellaneous expenses - Services scheduled on a project-by-project basis statewide, with work primarily in fall, winter, and spring seasons - Option for a one-year contract extension at original rates - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; bidders must provide their own qualified helicopters and crews - Estimated Quantities: - 693 total flight hours (441 standard, 189 high elevation/wolf capture, plus ferry hours) - 117 pilot person-days - 810 animal captures - 21,000 miles of fuel service vehicle travel - Unique Aspects: - High-elevation and wolf capture operations require specialized equipment and experience - Fixed per-animal capture cost and miscellaneous capture-related expenses included

Description

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife is soliciting bids for helicopter services to capture large mammals such as deer, bighorn sheep, elk, pronghorn antelope, mountain lion, and wolf across California. The work involves aerial capture techniques including net gunning, darting with chemical immobilizing drugs, and herding animals into traps. Operations will occur statewide, at elevations ranging from standard (up to 10,000 feet ASL) to high elevations (10,000 to 13,000 feet ASL), with most flights between 4,000 and 9,000 feet ASL. The contract term extends through June 30, 2029, and services will be scheduled on a project-by-project basis.

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