Coastal Resource Management Program Fish and Wildlife Service

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, is seeking a vendor to provide coastal resource management services for its fish and wildlife program. 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 characterization challenge, the agency requires the identification of spatial data gaps and the evaluation of existing datasets to prioritize areas that require field verification. The scope of work covers 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 selected vendor must apply specific methods for wetland delineation and classification, such as the Cowardin system, and document the presence of threatened or endangered species. Deliverables must include maps, charts, photos, or tables showing progress, alongside field logs or data summaries. Bidders must perform all work offsite and must be located onshore within the United States. The agency is establishing a contract period of one year. The agency has not disclosed a specific budget and is currently looking for proposals to determine the cost.