# California eProcure #C26554004

California State Parks Bird Banding Services for Endangered Species at Oceano Dunes (2027-2029)

**Posted:** September 16, 2026
**Respond By:** October 07, 2026
**Identifier:** C26554004
**NAICS:** 541690

California State Parks is seeking qualified firms to provide bird banding services for endangered species at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
- Government Buyer:
  - California Department of Parks & Recreation, Oceano Dunes District, San Luis Obispo County
- Services Requested:
  - Bird banding for Western Snowy Plover (WSP) and California Least Tern (CLT) during 2027-2029 breeding seasons
  - Capture and band chicks, juveniles, and adults
  - Egg floating to determine initiation and hatch dates
  - Monitoring and reporting predator activity
  - Training staff in monitoring and banding techniques
  - Responding to injured birds
  - Maintaining detailed records and annual reports
- Minimum Qualifications:
  - USFWS Threatened and Endangered Species Permit
  - USGS Bird Banding Laboratory Federal Banding Permit
  - USGS Auxiliary Banding Authorization
  - CDFW Memorandum of Understanding/Letter Permit
  - CDFW Scientific Collection Permits
  - At least 3 years experience capturing and banding WSP and CLT
  - At least 3 years floating eggs
  - At least 5 years monitoring WSP and CLT
  - At least 3 years preparing biological reports
- Notable Requirements:
  - Services must be available 24/7 during breeding seasons, including nights, weekends, and holidays
  - Coordination with USGS and color band coordinator for banding assignments
  - Incentives for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE), though participation is not required
- No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the opportunity is open to qualified biological service providers

### Description

The Oceano Dunes District of the California State Parks requests proposals from qualified firms to provide ornithologists or biologists for bird banding services at the Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area. The services focus on the Western Snowy Plover and California Least Tern during the 2027-2029 breeding seasons. The scope includes managing the banding program, coordinating with USGS, banding hatchlings and adults, floating eggs, training staff, recording predator activity, and reporting. Minimum qualifications include specific permits and experience in banding and monitoring these species.

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