Conservation Agreement and Strategy Development Service

The State of Utah Division of Purchasing, on behalf of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources and the Public Lands Policy Coordinating Office, seeks a vendor to develop a Conservation Agreement and Strategy for Wilson's Phalarope within saline lake habitats. The contractor will coordinate the project, organize scientific datasets, engage stakeholders, identify research data gaps, and outline conservation actions addressing water management, food resources, and habitat conditions across the western saline-lake network. Only USA onshore organizations with previous experience developing species conservation plans and managing multi-agency projects are eligible. Applicants must submit proposals, technical responses, and cost sheets through the online portal by November 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM MST, with questions due by October 30, 2026, at 2:00 PM MDT. The evaluation allocates up to 510 technical points and 150 cost points, requiring a technical score threshold of 510 points. Utah plans to issue a single contract for an 18-month term to accommodate administrative closeout, though the contractor must complete the core performance scope within 12 months.