This bid is for fixed-wing wildlife surveys and aerial telemetry services statewide in Texas, including the Trans-Pecos, Panhandle, and Texas Gulf Coast, operating from designated local airports and base camps.
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Estimated hours: Pronghorn surveys: 130 hours in the Trans-Pecos and 140 hours in the Panhandle; waterfowl surveys: 80 hours statewide; radio telemetry: 50 hours. Work is as needed, with no guaranteed volume.
Aircraft: Cessna 180/182 minimum, Cessna 206, Kodiak 100, or equivalent, carrying one pilot and two observers with clear forward and side visibility.
Equipment: GPS with upload/download capability, real-time flight tracking, intercom, 12V observer power, digital laser altimeter and distance-band markings for surveys; aircraft-mounted telemetry antennas and switch box for telemetry. Receiver will be supplied.
Experience: Five years of low-level wildlife survey and mountainous terrain experience; Part 135 certification. Pilots need 2,000 PIC hours, including 1,000 hours of low-level wildlife work, with 1,000 hours in mountainous terrain for Trans-Pecos flights.
Scheduling: Typically 4–6 daylight flight hours daily, with at least five calendar days' notice. Initial service period runs through August 31, 2027.
Pricing: Provide hourly rates for pronghorn surveys by piston and turbine aircraft, waterfowl surveys, and telemetry, including aircraft, pilot, fuel, equipment, and expenses. Include positioning costs in your rates; ferry flights from home base or between operating bases are not separately billable.
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