# California eProcure #C26554003

Oceano Dunes Avian Predator Monitoring and Management Services

**Posted:** November 04, 2026
**Respond By:** November 17, 2026
**Identifier:** C26554003
**NAICS:** 114210, 115210

California State Parks is seeking specialized avian predator management for protected shorebird nesting areas at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area.
- **Government buyer:** California Department of Parks and Recreation, Oceano Dunes District.
- **Requested service:** One Avian Predator Services line item (part number **C26554003**) to monitor and assess predator threats to Western Snowy Plovers and California Least Terns, then live-trap, band, and relocate predators identified as threats.
- **Scope and coverage:** Work spans approximately 5,000 acres of state-managed land, including the primary nesting area. The contractor must provide at least 30 hours of on-site monitoring per week during the breeding season, with night surveys as needed and weekend, holiday, and on-call availability.
- **Response and coordination:** Coordinate with district staff, **USDA Wildlife Services** contractors, and project partners. Acknowledge emergency notices within one hour and be prepared to begin trapping within 24 hours.
- **Contractor requirements:** Supply qualified personnel, equipment, traps, materials, transportation, and other field resources. Provide predator identification and biology training support, field records, weekly summaries, monthly data, and annual reports. Required permits or progress toward permits for wildlife capture, relocation, scientific collection, and bird banding are expected.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No product manufacturers or named commercial vendors are identified. USDA Wildlife Services is mentioned as a project coordination partner/contractor, not as an awarded vendor.
- **Products:** No manufactured products are requested; this is a field-services procurement.

### Description

The California Department of Parks & Recreation is seeking proposals for avian predator specialist services at Oceano Dunes State Vehicular Recreation Area during the 2027, 2028, and 2029 breeding seasons. The contractor will monitor and assess threats to Western Snowy Plovers and California Least Terns, and live-trap, band, and relocate predators identified as threats. Work includes monitoring and trapping across approximately 5,000 acres, coordination with State Parks and other contractors, meetings, training assistance, field notes, and an annual summary report. Proposals are due November 17, 2026, and will be scored on proposal quality and work plan, experience and technical merit, and total cost.

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