Lualualei Protected Species Management

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Fort Worth District Project Title: Lualualei Protected Species Management Responses to this Request for Statements of Interest will be used to identify potential investigators for a project to be funded by Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) which provides professional and technical support for its Natural Resources Program in order to facilitate successful implementation of the Sikes Act Improvement Act (SAIA)(16 USC 670 et seq.), and the Endangered Species Act (ESA)(16 USC 1531 et seq.). Approximately $594,127 is expected to be available to support this project. Additional funding may be available for follow on work in subsequent fiscal years to the successful Recipient/Awardee. Background: The Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH), has developed Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs) for each installation in accordance with the Sikes Act. CNRH amended its Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) INRMP in June 2012 to have critical habitat removed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service from some areas of Lualualei Valley. The objectives of this work are to provide technical assistance to the JBPHH Natural Resources Program for implementing natural resources management associated with the June 2012 JBPHH INRMP Addendum. Note: Must be a non-federal partner in the CESU Unit to be qualified to be considered. Brief Description of Anticipated Work: This research focuses on the following objectives: 1) Plant and Snail Management Plan and Implementation 2) Marsilea villosa Management Plan and Implementation 3) Expansion of fenced Management Units and ungulate control 4) Complete aerial surveys for feral goats and remove populations 5) Non-native plant removal within fenced Management Units 6) Address outplanting needs for threatened and endangered species to augment and stabilize populations 7) Conduct rat trapping in areas of outplanting 8) Install and maintain two Remote Autonomous Weather Stations (RAWS) Period of Performance. The base year of agreement will extend one year from award. Four option periods extending for one year are anticipated pending funds. Please send responses or direct questions to: Sandra.justman@usace.army.mil and kathy.s.mitchell@usace.army.mil Note: A full study proposal and proposed budget are NOT requested at this time. Timeline for Review of Statements of Interest: The RSOI is required to be posted for at least 30 days prior to the Government making a decision and requesting full proposals. Responses due by 3 July 2021.

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