Climbing and Trapping Services for Golden and Bald Eagles

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is soliciting proposals under RFX 128508 for skilled climbing and trapping services to support Bald and Golden Eagle monitoring and research programs statewide. The selected contractor will assist the Nongame Bird Projects Coordinator with specialized activities, including trapping, banding, collecting blood, feather, and Avian Influenza samples, outfitting cellular transmitters, and climbing Bald Eagle nests. Technical requirements are stringent, requiring contractors to be permitted by the USGS Bird Banding Laboratory and possess extensive experience with bow nets and rocket nets, specifically a history of capturing more than 75 eagles and mandatory knowledge of rocket net explosives safety. The contract is set aside with award priority for DSBSD-certified micro and small businesses, including women-owned and minority-owned enterprises. Performance follows an annual renewal cycle from September 1 to August 30. Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance, including Workers Compensation, Employer Liability, Commercial General Liability, and Automobile Liability. Proposals are evaluated on a 100-point scale and must be submitted electronically via the e-VA platform by October 9, 2026, including all required certifications, a SWaM procurement plan, and pricing entered directly into the e-VA system.