Summary
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is soliciting helicopter survey services to search for and document greater sage-grouse leks in central and southeastern Oregon during spring lek attendance periods in 2026 and 2027. The contract requires two helicopters with experienced pilots, a fuel truck with licensed driver(s), adherence to specific survey flight protocols (areas, altitudes, airspeeds) and safety procedures, and approximately 10 morning flights per helicopter each season. The solicitation was posted on 2026-01-15 and has a response deadline of 2026-01-29, and is for a services contract (not a grant).