Wildlife Camera Deployment and Field Data Collection

The contract involves the installation, routine maintenance, and retrieval of motion-activated cameras along state highways within San Diego County to monitor wildlife movement patterns and locate areas with high animal-vehicle collision rates. These cameras will be strategically placed to gather continuous, real-time data on species activity, helping to inform infrastructure planning and safety improvements. The work requires skilled field personnel capable of operating in diverse terrains and weather conditions, ensuring devices remain functional, properly positioned, and securely mounted. Data collected from the cameras will be analyzed to identify critical wildlife corridors and collision hotspots, with findings used to support mitigation efforts such as signage, fencing, or underpasses. The effort is classified under NAICS code 541620, indicating it falls within environmental consulting services, and is structured as a subcontract tied to Caltrans District 11 in San Diego. The project is set to begin in June 2026 and will require consistent field presence, meticulous recordkeeping, and timely reporting to meet state transportation safety objectives.