Avian Nest Monitoring and Management

The contract requires execution of pre-work surveys to detect active bird nests, with specific attention to bald and golden eagle nesting sites, and mandates timely reporting of findings to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Coordination with these agencies is essential to determine appropriate actions such as nest relocation or temporary deferral of work activities to ensure compliance with federal and state wildlife protection regulations. The work is scoped to prevent disturbance to protected avian species during critical breeding periods and demands adherence to strict environmental protocols. This subcontract, categorized under NAICS code 541620, is issued by Lincoln Electric System in Nebraska and must be responded to by August 18, 2026. The scope involves field-based ecological monitoring and proactive management to mitigate impacts on eagles and other protected birds, requiring specialized expertise in avian biology and regulatory compliance. Work must be conducted in alignment with federal guidelines to avoid violations under the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and related statutes, emphasizing environmental stewardship and regulatory adherence throughout project implementation.