Bighorn Sheep Monitoring and Cougar Control

The New Mexico Department of Game and Fish aims to enter into a Price Agreement to support wildlife management and conservation efforts. Specifically, this contract focuses on maintaining and monitoring bighorn sheep populations while controlling the cougar population at the Red Rock Wildlife Management Area near Lordsburg, New Mexico. The contractor's responsibilities include monitoring the health and population dynamics of bighorn sheep and implementing cougar control measures to mitigate their impact on the bighorn sheep. This involves using traps, snares, and providing hunting and trapping services. In addition, the contractor may be tasked with installing, maintaining, and repairing fencing to protect the wildlife in the area. The contract will commence upon award and will last until the completion of the specified tasks or the end of the fiscal year, whichever comes first. Bids are due by April 25, 2025. The place of performance for this contract is the Red Rock Wildlife Management Area Bighorn Sheep Captive Breeding Facility, located near Lordsburg, New Mexico. The estimated value range for this contract is between $500,000 and $1,500,000, and the point of contact for this opportunity is Kimberly Hunt-Brown, who can be reached via email.