2026 Lower Columbia and Willamette River Angler Effort Aerial Survey
Federal opportunity from 635000 - ODFW | 000 - ODFW • Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. Place of performance: OR. Response deadline: Feb 26, 2026.
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2026 Lower Columbia and Willamette River Angler Effort Aerial Survey
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is seeking a contractor to provide an approved aircraft, experienced pilot, labor, operating supplies, and equipment necessary to perform the service of conducting aerial angler effort counts on the Willamette River from Willamette Falls downstream to the mouth of (including Multnomah Channel), the Clackamas River from the mouth to River Mill Dam, and the Columbia River from Herman Creek near Cascade Locks to the mouth at Buoy 1
Lower Columbia and Willamette River Angler Effort Aerial Survey
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The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is inviting bids for the 2026 Lower Columbia and Willamette River Angler Effort Aerial Survey. The selected contractor will need to provide an approved aircraft, an experienced pilot, and necessary operational supplies to conduct aerial surveys in specific river areas. Bids are due by February 26, 2026, and entail work that will span the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, including critical areas such as the Clackamas River.
ODFW aims to conduct comprehensive aerial angler counts in designated waterways to assess fishing effort and associated wildlife impacts.
- Aerial survey companies with experience in environmental studies.
- Firms equipped with relevant licenses for aircraft operation.
- Contractors with previous government survey experience.
- Provide an approved aircraft for aerial surveying.
- Supply an experienced pilot to operate the aircraft.
- Gather operational supplies and equipment for conducting the surveys.
- Conduct angler effort counts in the specified river segments.
- Proof of aircraft certification and approval.
- Pilot qualifications and experience documentation.
- Details on operational supplies and equipment being provided.
- Compliance with any local regulations regarding aerial surveys.
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- Ensure adherence to ODFW protocols for wildlife surveying.
- Compliance with FAA regulations for aircraft and pilots.
- Budget must cover aircraft operation costs, pilot fees, and survey supplies.
- Consider labor and equipment rental prices in the proposal.
- Partner with aviation firms for aircraft availability.
- Subcontract with environmental consultants for expertise in aquatic surveys.
- Changes in weather may affect aerial surveying schedules.
- Potential for regulatory changes impacting survey methodologies.
- What specific permits or approvals are required for the aircraft and pilot?
- Are there any expected restrictions on survey times or locations?
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- Specific dates for the performance period are not provided.
- Details on required reporting or deliverables post-survey are missing.
- No specific NAICS or PSC codes were listed for this opportunity.
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