Salmon Escapement Field Surveys & Data Collection

The contract tasks the successful bidder with conducting daily field surveys through creekwalking and fish counting along designated streams and lakeshores in British Columbia to estimate the escapement of sockeye salmon and document their spawning behavior. This work is critical for monitoring population trends and supporting sustainable fisheries management, requiring consistent, accurate data collection in remote natural environments. Personnel must be prepared for physically demanding conditions and adhere to strict protocols to ensure the reliability of biological observations. The contract is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, issued by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans of the Government of Canada, with performance located entirely within British Columbia. The solicitation was posted on July 23, 2026, and proposals must be submitted by 6:00 PM on August 6, 2026. While no specific set-aside criteria are indicated, the work is part of a broader federal initiative to track and conserve Pacific salmon populations, demanding expertise in aquatic ecology, data recording, and field research methodology under variable environmental conditions.