Opportunity
El Dorado County Planet bids #2026-0132
Qualified Biologist Services for Rubicon Trail Planning Project
Posted
August 05, 2026
Respond By
August 28, 2026
Identifier
2026-0132
NAICS
541620, 541690
El Dorado County is seeking a licensed and experienced firm to provide Qualified Biologist services for the Rubicon Trail Planning Project. - Government Buyer: - County of El Dorado, Chief Administrative Office, Parks and Trails Division - Scope of Work: - Develop and annually update a Habitat Management Program (HMP) for the 14.6-mile Rubicon Trail - Conduct wildlife and botanical surveys, habitat analysis, and documentation - Perform environmental compliance monitoring and aquatic resource delineation - Monitor special status species and sensitive habitats, including: - Bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) - California spotted owl (Strix occidentalis occidentalis) - Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae) - Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in similar environmental and biological projects - Ability to prepare technical studies and reports - Compliance with California Department of State Parks OHMVR Division grant requirements - Contract contingent on grant funding - Contract Structure: - Initial three-year term with two optional one-year extensions (up to five years total) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a professional services solicitation
Description
The County of El Dorado is soliciting sealed proposals from licensed, qualified firms to provide a Qualified Biologist for the Rubicon Trail Planning Project. The project involves developing an updated Habitat Management Program (HMP) to support future ground disturbing work along the Rubicon Trail, a 14.6-mile Off-Highway Vehicle route in the Sierra Nevada mountains. The biologist will conduct wildlife and botanical surveys, habitat analysis, environmental compliance monitoring, aquatic resource delineation, and monitoring of protected species such as the Bald eagle, California spotted owl, and Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog. The agreement term is initially three years with two optional one-year extensions, contingent on grant funding from the California State Parks OHMVR Division.