Field-Based Monarch Butterfly and Host Plant Surveys

The contract calls for ecological field surveys focused on monarch butterflies and their associated milkweed and nectar plants across three designated wildlife refuges in California, following standardized scientific protocols to ensure consistent and reliable data collection. The work is to be conducted in the field, requiring expertise in species identification, habitat assessment, and adherence to established survey methods to monitor population trends and plant availability critical to monarch conservation. The effort is designed to support broader ecological research and management goals for pollinator species within protected areas. This subcontract, classified under NAICS code 541620 for environmental consulting services, was posted on August 5, 2026, with a response deadline of August 19, 2026. It is issued under the Department of the Interior through the agency Over Sat G/s Fws, though specific location details, point of contact, and set-aside information are not provided. The work is expected to take place within the boundaries of the three California refuges, with performance conditions and logistical parameters to be determined by the winning party. Bidders must possess the technical capacity to execute field surveys in remote or sensitive habitats and demonstrate experience in native pollinator and plant monitoring programs.