Texas Military Department Bird Survey

The Texas Military Department (TMD) seeks a qualified contractor to perform comprehensive bird surveys at four of its training centers (Camp Bowie, Camp Maxey, Camp Swift, Fort Wolters). The work includes a Spring count and a Winter count using pre‑established transects and plots, data entry into Excel or Access, GIS data delivery, quarterly progress reports, and immediate notification of any endangered or threatened species encountered. Contractors must have at least five years of avian survey experience in Texas, provide staffing résumés, coordinate with site personnel, maintain safety protocols, and comply with all applicable environmental and federal regulations. Deliverables consist of detailed spreadsheets, GIS shapefiles with FGDC‑compliant metadata, quarterly email updates, and a final report. The contract is a firm‑fixed‑price, no‑minimum, single‑award IFB valued at approximately $57,000, with work to be completed within the contract term (anticipated 1 year). • Conduct Spring and Winter bird counts at four TMD training sites. • Use pre‑established transects (5 per site) and specified plot numbers. • Provide data in Excel/Access and GIS formats (UTM NAD 83, 1‑5 m accuracy). • Submit quarterly status reports and a final comprehensive report. • Notify TMD of any endangered or threatened species immediately. • Must have ≥5 years avian survey experience in Texas and submit staff qualifications. • Follow all safety, waste disposal, and regulatory requirements.