B--MRG RGSM SPAWNING AND EGG MONITORING

The Bureau of Reclamation is seeking a contractor to collect data on the spawning and egg monitoring of the Rio Grande Silvery Minnow (RGSM) in the Middle Rio Grande. The contractor will be responsible for monitoring the reproductive effort of RGSM, collecting data on the timing, duration, and magnitude of RGSM spawning, and providing daily egg catch data to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contractor may also be required to utilize a Moore Egg Collector (MEC) boat to collect higher numbers of RGSM eggs. The project is expected to begin on October 1, 2026, and continue for one year, with four option years. • The contractor will be required to obtain all necessary Federal and State authorizations and permits. • The contractor will be required to provide a draft report and a final report to the Reclamation Contracting Officer's Representative. • The contractor will be required to submit all data electronically in a usable format specified by Reclamation. • The contractor will be required to perform statistical analyses on the data and provide correlation of egg CPUE with discharge/velocity, and evaluation of water temperature data.