Biological Survey and Pre-Construction Species Monitoring

The contract calls for conducting pre-construction biological surveys to identify and monitor protected species in the Tehachapi area, specifically targeting the blunt-nosed leopard lizard, San Joaquin kit fox, and Mohave ground squirrel. These surveys are essential to ensure compliance with environmental regulations prior to any development activities, with the work requiring expert field observation, data collection, and documentation of species presence, habitat use, and potential project impacts. The location of performance is strictly limited to the 93501 ZIP code area, where ecological conditions necessitate specialized knowledge of these federally or state-protected species. This subcontract falls under NAICS code 541620, indicating it is classified as environmental consulting services, and is issued by Kern County in California under a broader environmental compliance initiative. The work is scheduled to begin in July 2026, reflecting the planning timeline of the associated infrastructure or development project linked to the CEQA network reference provided. The contract does not specify a set-aside status or point of contact, but its focus is clearly on ecological due diligence to avoid harm to sensitive wildlife prior to ground disturbance, making the accuracy and timing of the surveys critical to project permitting and environmental regulatory success.