Incidental Take Permit (ITP) Support and Federal Consultation

The contract involves providing technical support to acquire an Incidental Take Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for CESA-listed plant species, requiring close coordination with federal regulators to ensure compliance with environmental laws. Key responsibilities include developing comprehensive Habitat Conservation Plans and conducting all necessary regulatory consultations to identify, assess, and mitigate potential impacts on federally protected flora during project implementation. The work is centered on achieving permit approval through scientifically rigorous documentation and interagency collaboration. Performance of this subcontract is focused in St. Helena, California, with the work governed under NAICS code 541620, indicating environmental consulting services. The effort is initiated by Napa County and is intended to support broader land use or development activities requiring federal environmental authorization. All deliverables must align with federal and state conservation requirements, ensuring that project activities proceed in full compliance with the Endangered Species Act while minimizing legal and ecological risks.