Iowa Impacs #26CRDLWBKPOOL-0003

Wood Turtle Monitoring Study for Iowa Department of Natural Resources

This opportunity from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks a qualified provider to conduct a wood turtle monitoring study in Black Hawk County, Iowa. - Government Buyer: - Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) - Study area: Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Products/Services Requested: - Comprehensive biological study and monitoring of the wood turtle (Glyptemys insculpta) - Includes population surveys, habitat assessment, threat identification, and data collection - Service line item: Wood Turtle Population Study and Monitoring (quantity: 1) - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Focus on state-endangered wood turtle - Requires expertise in wildlife biology, conservation, and field research - Emphasis on actionable data for conservation planning and minimizing risk of local extirpation - No part numbers, purchase quantities, or unique equipment requirements specified

Description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks to purchase a study to assess the current status of a wood turtle population, its habitat use and availability, and risks to the species within the study area. The study focuses on a known wood turtle population near Waterloo in Black Hawk County, Iowa, to understand how the population utilizes the modified landscape, identify threats, and provide data to support conservation planning. The project aims to minimize the potential for local extirpation of the species. The solicitation is open for bidding with a response deadline of September 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM CDT.

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