Coastal Resource Management Program Fish and Wildlife Service

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, located in Harrisburg, is seeking a contractor to provide coastal resource management services for the Fish and Wildlife Service. The agency needs to map and characterize the extent, condition, and geomorphic setting of wetland areas, including intertidal mudflats and associated shoreline features. To solve this, the contractor must identify spatial data gaps and evaluate existing datasets to prioritize specific areas that require field verification. The scope of work requires tracking the status of milestones outlined in the grant proposal and documenting the types of data collected, such as aerial imagery, agency records, and soil or water samples. The agency requires the use of specific methods for wetland delineation and classification, such as the Cowardin system, and the identification of any threatened or endangered species. Deliverables must include maps, charts, photos, tables showing progress, field logs, and data summaries. Eligible bidders must perform all work onshore within the United States. The agency is requesting offsite performance for this contract. The contract period will run for one year, and the agency is currently looking for budget proposals to determine the cost.