Wood Turtle Population Monitoring Study

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor for a two-year field study monitoring a wood turtle population, assessing habitat use and availability, tracking movement, and evaluating localized threats near Waterloo, Iowa.

Iowa > Department of Natural Resources


General
Open
26CRDLWBKPOOL-0003
Sep 15, 2026 02:00 PM
Aug 27, 2026 05:00 PM
6 years
Request for Proposal (RFP)
State
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Original Solicitation Links
Contact
procurement@dnr.iowa.gov
+15153610743
6200 Park Avenue, Des Moines, IA, USA
Description

The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is soliciting proposals for a two-year study of a known wood turtle population in the Black Hawk Creek watershed near Waterloo, Iowa. The contractor will conduct field-based visual encounter surveys on foot, capture and document turtles, collect demographic and morphological data, mark individuals, and attach radio transmitters to up to three turtles during the 2026 field season. Radio-tagged turtles must be tracked throughout the 2026 active season and again in spring 2027, with weekly summer and biweekly fall monitoring where conditions allow. The work also includes aquatic and terrestrial habitat assessments, mapping of nesting and overwintering areas, and evaluation of localized threats such as road mortality, agricultural activity, predators, and movement barriers. Deliverables include weekly or biweekly monitoring updates, interim reports following field seasons, a comprehensive final report in standard journal format, spatial files, and associated photographs. Respondents should have at least 10 years of experience tracking wood turtles in Iowa and a valid State of Iowa Scientific Collectors Permit to handle wood turtles.

Classification Codes
NAICS541620Environmental Consulting Services
PSCB509Endangered Species Studies - Plant and Animal
Smart Codes
wildlife population monitoringturtle habitat assessmentwildlife risk assessment
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Aug 25, 2026-Open Date
Sep 8, 2026-Written Questions and Clarification Requests Due
Sep 9, 2026-Follow-Up Questions Due
Sep 15, 2026-Proposal Due
Nov 15, 2026-Year 1 Task Deliverables Due
Jan 31, 2027-Year 1 Interim Report Due
Nov 15, 2027-Year 2 Task Deliverables Due
Jan 31, 2028-Final Report Due
Requirements
Required
  • General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Excess Liability, Umbrella Form — $1,000,000.00
  • Errors and Omissions Insurance — $1,000,000.00
  • Property Damage — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers Compensation and Employer Liability
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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