Special Notice

The USDA Forest Service, Siuslaw National Forest, plans to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to the Oregon Biodiversity Information Center (ORBIC) in partnership with Portland State University for Snowy Plover Nest Protection and Monitoring. ORBIC is uniquely qualified for this work as the only organization in Oregon permitted under Section 10 of the Endangered Species Act to handle the Western Snowy Plover. They also have the exclusive certification as Masters Banders authorized by the US Fish and Wildlife Service, complying with the Migratory Bird Act. This contract follows federal regulations that allow for sole source awards when only one responsible source can fulfill the agency's requirements. The contract tasks ORBIC with conducting data collection on Western Snowy Plover populations along beaches managed by the Siuslaw National Forest, ensuring continuity with data collected since 1990. The Forest Service will direct the locations and timing for monitoring, while ORBIC will provide weekly updates on progress and maintain data standards from previous years. This contract supports protected species management and conservation efforts by leveraging specialized expertise and established monitoring protocols. The opportunity is managed through the Siuslaw National Forest office in Corvallis, Oregon, with a designated contract specialist available for contact.