Tennessee Department of General Services #34101-14018

Comprehensive Bird Survey Services for TNARNG Training Sites (Catoosa & Smyrna)

This opportunity is for a 24-month contract to conduct comprehensive bird surveys at the Tennessee Army National Guard's Catoosa and Smyrna Volunteer Training Sites. - Government Buyer: - Tennessee Army National Guard (TNARNG), Natural Resources Office, JFHQ-TN-CFMO-ENV - Tennessee Department of Military, Military Procurement Office - Scope of Work: - Planning-level bird surveys at two training sites (Catoosa, GA and Smyrna, TN) - Identification of all bird species present during all seasons - Special focus on rare, threatened, or endangered species as defined by federal and state authorities - Comparison of findings with previous surveys (notably 2020 survey) - GIS mapping of habitats and delivery of all data in TNARNG-compatible formats - Services Requested: - Project start-up meeting and site visits - Submission of a detailed project work plan (survey methodology, GIS/GPS standards, agency coordination) - Execution of field surveys using non-destructive methods - Preparation and submission of draft and final survey reports with management recommendations - Monthly progress reports - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All work must be performed or supervised by personnel professionally qualified in bird identification - Compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Sikes Act, AR 200-1, and all relevant state/federal laws - Coordination with multiple wildlife agencies and acquisition of necessary permits - Deliverables must include electronic GIS data compatible with TNARNG systems - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Estimated contract value is likely in the range of $100,000 to $250,000 for the 24-month term - Primary competitors are environmental consulting firms with expertise in avian surveys and GIS data management

Service Line Items: - Project Start-Up Meeting and Site Visits (Qty: 1) - Submission of Project Work Plan (Qty: 1) - Bird Survey Fieldwork (Qty: 1) - Preparation and Submission of Survey Reports (Qty: 1) - Planning Level Bird Survey at Volunteer Training Sites - Smyrna and Catoosa (Qty: 1) - TASK 1 PROJECT SET UP KICK OFF MEETING (Qty: 1) - TASK 2 SUBMISSION OF PROJECT WORK PLAN (Qty: 1) - TASK 3 BIRD SURVEY (Qty: 1) - TASK 4 PREP AND SUBMISSION OF FINAL REPORT (Qty: 1) - Avian Surveys at Catoosa Volunteer Training Site (Qty: N/A)

No product line items or equipment purchases are specified.

Description

This solicitation is an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a twenty-four month contract to conduct a comprehensive bird survey at the Catoosa and Smyrna Volunteer Training Sites managed by the Tennessee Army National Guard. The scope includes conducting planning level surveys to identify bird species present during all seasons, with a focus on rare, threatened, or endangered species. The work involves field surveys, data collection, GIS mapping, and preparation of detailed reports comparing current findings with previous surveys. The contract period is 24 months from the notice to proceed, with deliverables including a project work plan, monthly progress reports, and final survey reports.

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