Invasive Species Field Surveying

The contract involves conducting ecological field surveys along a 15-mile section of the North Fork Eel River to identify, map, and evaluate invasive plant and animal species. The surveys require the use of GPS technology for precise location tagging and data collection, enhancing the accuracy and usefulness of the ecological assessment. This work is subcontracted under a Total Small Business Set-Aside program to encourage participation from small businesses. Issued by the California State Office of the Department of the Interior, the contract falls under the NAICS code 541620, which covers environmental consulting services. The solicitation was posted on May 19, 2026, with a response deadline set for June 3, 2026. While specific details such as the point of contact and exact performance location remain unspecified, the primary objective is clear: to support environmental management efforts by collecting critical data on invasive species within a designated river area to inform future mitigation or restoration actions.