Aerial Fixed-Wing Surveys and Telemetry Services for Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Client
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- Solicitation No.
- 802-27-77818
- Posted
- 10/23/2026
- Category
- Data Research and Analytics
- Budget
- Looking for Proposal
- NAICS
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- Set-aside
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- Contact
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Description
AI GeneratedThe Texas Parks and Wildlife Department requires a vendor to provide aerial fixed-wing surveys and telemetry services to designated base camps across the state. The contractor must supply an aircraft, pilot, and sufficient fuel for at least three hours of daily survey flight time, along with real-time tracking capabilities and compatible GPS equipment. Scope of work includes eighty hours of waterfowl aerial surveys and fifty hours of aerial radio-telemetry flights to locate radio-collared animals while safely transporting two agency observers. Eligibility is limited to onshore USA organizations. Interested vendors must submit all questions by 2:00 PM CT on October 30, 2026, and submit their complete proposals by 2:00 PM CT on November 12, 2026. Applicants must complete and submit multiple required exhibits, including a price sheet, technical proposal, company profile, key personnel details, safety records, and equipment lists. The resulting contract term will last for one year.
Key solicitation details
AI-extracted from ESBD_568556_1792690828623_802-27-77818 RFP Aerial Fixed-Wing Surveys Telemetry Services_Final.pdf. Confirm against the original documents before bidding.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking proposals to establish a blanket contract for statewide aerial fixed-wing surveys and telemetry services on an as-needed basis. Contractors must provide all aircraft, pilots, personnel, equipment, and fuel required to conduct low-level wildlife surveys and tracking. Bidders must possess required FAA certifications, qualified pilots, and meet specified equipment and safety criteria.
- Issued by
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
- RFP Issue Date
- October 22, 2026
- Questions Due
- October 30, 2026; 2:00 PM CT
- VetHUB Notification Deadline
- October 30, 2026
- Answers Posted on ESBD
- November 4, 2026
- Proposal Due Date
- November 12, 2026; 2:00 PM CT
- How to submit
- Hard copy or electronic submission to TPWD Purchasing and Contracting
- Submission details
- Submit one original signed copy including pricing, and one copy without pricing, addressed to TPWD, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, Texas 78744.
- Contract term
- One year blanket contract period
- Place of performance
- Designated on-site base camps statewide across Texas
- Insurance and bonding
- Minimum required insurance including general liability and aircraft liability coverage as specified in Section I, Paragraph 14
- Funding
- Appendix II to 2 CFR Part 200, Davis-Bacon Act, Copeland Anti-Kickback Act
How proposals are evaluated
| Compensation and Fees - Exhibit C Price Sheet | 15% |
| Technical Proposal - Exhibit H Technical Proposal | 15% |
| Qualifications, Experience, References, Capability, Facility, Equipment, Etc. | |
| Expertise and ability of pilot and key personnel, Safety and effectiveness of wildlife survey operations | |
| Priority for aircraft with fuel injection, gross weight 3,100 lbs or greater, and turbocharging |
Scope of work
- Perform low-level aerial pronghorn population surveys using distance sampling
- Conduct aerial telemetry flights to locate radio-collared wildlife species
- Provide fixed-wing aircraft capable of carrying two agency observers and one pilot for waterfowl surveys
- Perform annual coastal goose and mottled duck breeding surveys
- Supply aircraft equipped with laser altimeters, GPS tracking, and radio-telemetry antennas
- Provide real-time flight-tracking capabilities during scheduled operations
- Ensure adequate fuel at departure sites for at least three hours of survey flying time daily
- Conduct safety briefings prior to each flight
Minimum qualifications
- Engaged in the business of performing fixed-wing low-level aerial wildlife services in mountainous terrain
- Completed a minimum of 3 projects within the last 5 years similar in size and scope
- Possess FAA Commuter or On Demand Air Carrier and Operator Certification under FAR Part 135
- Pilot must have valid FAA Commercial Pilot License with current medical certificate approved under FAR Part 135
- Pilot must have a minimum of 2,000 hours PIC time, with at least 1,000 hours of low-level wildlife survey time
- Aircraft must be Cessna 180 or 182 minimum, Cessna 206, Kodiak 100, or turbine equivalent
- Aircraft must be equipped with fully functional FAA communication radio, aviation GPS, and intercom equipment
Documents to include with the bid
- Exhibit A - Execution of Proposal
- Exhibit B - VetHUB Subcontracting Plan
- Exhibit C - Price Sheet
- Exhibit D - Company Profile
- Exhibit E - Key Personnel
- Exhibit F - Past Projects with Corresponding References
- Exhibit G - Equipment List
- Exhibit H - Technical Proposal
- Exhibit I - Certificate(s)/License(s)
- Exhibit J - Safety Records
Verify important details
Document checkConfirm submission instructions and amendments with the issuing agency before responding.
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