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F&W, Wildlife Aerial Population Surveys, Captures and Collaring

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The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation Fish and Wildlife program is soliciting proposals for a licensed pilot and capture crew to conduct aerial wildlife population surveys, captures, and collaring across the North and South halves of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work includes up to 100 hours of aerial survey time for big game sightability estimates and the aerial capture of species such as bighorn sheep, gray wolves, deer, elk, pronghorn, and bison for biological sampling and GPS collar deployment. The contract also covers associated logistics, including fuel truck driver per diem, up to 2,500 miles of service truck mileage, and helicopter ferry costs. The period of performance is scheduled from January 1, 2027, through August 31, 2030, operating on an as-needed basis. Qualified candidates must be registered as a vendor with the Colville Tribes and possess FAA Part 135 certification for personnel transport. Pilots are required to be OAS carded and certified for mountain flying and low-level reconnaissance and survey, with proven experience in flight protocols for elk, deer, moose, and bighorn sheep. Proposals must be submitted by November 19, 2026, and are limited to 30 pages. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale, with significant scoring preferences given to Indian Offerors and Colville Business Enterprises. Additionally, any awarded contract exceeding 100,000 dollars requires a performance bond, otherwise, a 25 percent retainage will be applied.

General Info

Aerial wildlife survey and capture services for Colville Reservation from 2027 through 2030.

Agency

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

NAICS

481219 - Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation

Place of Performance

21 Colville St., Nespelem, WA 99155, Nespelem, WA, 99155

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PostedNov 5

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Response DeadlineNov 19

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Submission Closed

11/19/2026, 03:00:00 PM PST

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Full Description

The Wildlife Program requires the services of a licensed and experienced pilot for conducting wildlife surveys, primarily sightability surveys for estimating big game numbers on the Colville Reservation and a capture crew for aerial net gunning and/or darting of wildlife species to collect various biological samples and deploy GPS collars. The contract will include: 1. Up to 100 hours of aerial survey time, per diem for pilot and fuel truck driver for the number of days required to complete the survey, service truck mileage for up to 2,500 miles, and ferry costs for getting the helicopter to and from the project area. 2. Aerial capture and collaring of multiple species and individuals including but not limited to bighorn sheep, gray wolves, deer, elk, pronghorn and bison, per diem for pilot and capture crew for the number of days required to complete the captures, service truck mileage, and ferry costs for getting the helicopter to and from the project area. The contract will cover the time period January 1, 2027 – August 31, 2030 as needed and depending on available funding. The project area encompasses all areas on the North Half and South Half of the Colville Reservation. Flights require an experienced pilot, familiar with the area, for low altitude maneuvering and equipment capable to conduct surveys and captures in a safe and effective manner. Staff from the Colville Tribes will be on board with the pilot to conduct the surveys. Pilots must have proven experience performing aerial surveys using flight protocol designed for elk, deer, moose, and bighorn sheep sightability models. Pilots and capture crew must have proven experience performing aerial wildlife captures and collaring. Pilots must be Part 135 certified by the Federal Aviation Administration for transport of personnel. Pilot and air craft must also be OAS carded and certified for low - level reconnaissance and survey, and mountain flying. Contracting requires being registered with the Colville Tribes as a Vendor Docusign Envelope ID: BEC181AE-FFFF-89CB-83AB-23FF3F977587 ( May 2026 ) 6