Texas DIR/ESBD #802-27-77098

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Solicits Helicopter Mule Deer Survey Services Statewide

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking contractors to provide helicopter-based mule deer survey services across Texas. - Government Buyer: - Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), Purchasing and Contracting Office - Contact: Vanessa D Contreras CTCD, CTCM - OEMs and Vendors: - Robinson Helicopter Company (Robinson R-66 specified as required aircraft or approved equivalent) - Products/Services Requested: - Helicopter mule deer survey services, including: - Provision of aircraft (Robinson R-66 turbine helicopter or TPWD-approved equivalent) - Qualified pilots with FAA Commercial Pilot License and specific flight experience - Personnel, equipment, and consumables (including fuel) - Net gun capture operations for wildlife - 170 hours of helicopter survey flight time (initial estimate) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Aircraft must be Robinson R-66 or an equivalent approved by TPWD - Pilots must meet FAA Commercial Pilot License requirements and be approved under FAR Part 135 - Contractor responsible for all safety, maintenance, and FAA compliance - Surveys involve geo-referenced transects, daylight operations, and specific altitude/speed parameters - Pricing is based on hourly flight rates and per-animal capture rates - Contract term runs through August 31, 2028, with up to three one-year renewal options and possible 12-month extension

Description

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is soliciting bids to establish blanket contract(s) for statewide helicopter mule deer surveys to designated on-site base camps in Texas. The contract will cover initial project completion and subsequent services on an as-needed basis according to the scope of work and terms and conditions. The project involves conducting surveys across multiple districts and zones within Texas. Certification required includes Dual CTCD/CTCM certification.

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