Botanical Seed Processing and Storage Specialist

This subcontract for a Botanical Seed Processing and Storage Specialist supports California Department of Fish and Wildlife restoration projects managed by the Habitat Conservation Planning Branch in Sacramento. The selected specialist will provide critical technical services for prime contractors, focusing on the processing of collected western Joshua tree seeds. Responsibilities include extracting viable seeds from raw fruit and applying industry-standard seed banking protocols for cleaning, drying, and packaging. To ensure long-term viability, the contractor must utilize climate-controlled storage facilities. The final deliverable consists of processed, viable seeds securely maintained within a long-term seed bank. This effort falls under NAICS code 541710 and is tied to specific habitat conservation initiatives.