Utah Public Procurement Place U3P #NC27-123

Consulting services to develop a Wilson’s Phalarope conservation strategy

Utah is seeking a consultant to develop a collaborative conservation strategy for Wilson’s Phalarope and the western saline-lake habitats it depends on. - Government buyer: State of Utah Division of Purchasing, for the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (UDWR) and the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office (PLPCO) of the Utah Department of Natural Resources. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or commercial vendors are named; this is a professional-services opportunity. - Requested service: One consultant-led Wilson’s Phalarope Conservation Agreement and Strategy (CAS), including project coordination; review of scientific information and datasets; assessment of important sites, habitat, threats, and knowledge gaps; stakeholder engagement; and development of conservation goals, actions, monitoring and research priorities, responsibilities, funding opportunities, timelines, and measurable outcomes. - Deliverables and scope: Work includes a project plan and schedule, stakeholder coordination materials, draft and revised strategy documents, the final CAS, and final project materials. Assessment of Eared Grebes or other species that share habitat needs may be included where relevant. - Notable requirements: The consultant should have conservation-planning experience, experience coordinating complex multi-agency natural-resource projects, and the capacity to complete the work within the 12-month project period. The all-inclusive project budget is capped at $75,000 and must account for personnel, travel, meetings, subcontractors, and other project costs.

Description

The State of Utah is seeking proposals to develop a Conservation Agreement and Strategy (CAS) for Wilson's Phalarope and the western saline-lake habitat network on which it depends. The contractor will coordinate with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, PLPCO, and conservation partners; compile and assess scientific information; engage stakeholders; and develop conservation priorities, actions, monitoring approaches, and final CAS documents. The work includes project coordination and deliverables to be completed within 12 months, with an overall contract term of 18 months for closeout and invoicing. Consultant services are capped at $75,000 for the 12-month work period.

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