Vascular/Non Vascular, Fungi Surveys

This contract establishes a Blanket Purchase Agreement to provide a pool of contractors capable of conducting botanical surveys across a broad geographic area encompassing Oregon and Washington. These surveys focus on assessing the presence or absence of target species, documenting and mapping their populations, and delivering detailed ecological descriptions of the surveyed areas. The scope of botanical work includes vascular plants, non-vascular plants such as bryophytes (mosses and liverworts) and lichens, as well as fungi, applicable to various projects across diverse ecological settings. The contract is intended for use by all Federal agencies within the specified states and is planned to cover multiple years. The contract is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541690 and is managed by the Department of Agriculture’s Deschutes National Forest office located in Bend, Oregon. Key points of contact include Contracting Officer Cynthia B. Armour and Botanist Katie Grenier, whose correct spelling and contact information are provided. This arrangement ensures Federal agencies have ready access to expert botanical survey services for environmental and ecological assessments, supporting conservation and land management efforts in the region.