Monarch Butterfly Habitat and Plant Surveys

The contract calls for conducting field surveys to evaluate Monarch butterfly habitat quality and plant diversity at the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex, with specific focus on collecting data on milkweed and nectar plants in accordance with Monarch Joint Venture protocols. The work requires on-the-ground field efforts to assess habitat conditions critical to Monarch butterfly survival, ensuring standardized, science-based data collection methods are followed to support conservation initiatives. All survey activities must be completed according to established ecological guidelines to produce reliable, comparable results that inform habitat management and restoration decisions. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 213112, indicating it pertains to support activities for mining, and is managed by the Department of the Interior through the Over Sat G/s Fws office. The solicitation was posted on June 29, 2026, with responses due by July 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM. While specific location details for the office or performance site are not provided, the work is centered on the San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex, and the subcontractor is expected to operate in the field within this area to meet the project's ecological monitoring objectives.