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PO Box 83107 Lincoln, NE 68501 Terms and conditions will be negotiated as mutually agreeable. It is understood that the right is reserved by the Governance Committee to accept any proposal that, in its judgment, is the best proposal, and to waive any irregularities in any proposal. Proposal Costs: Proposal costs incurred in response to this RFP will be the responsibility of the bidder. Neither Nebraska Community Foundation nor the Governance Committee will be liable for any costs incurred by the bidder in the completion and submission of the proposal. Point of Contact: Questions regarding this RFP that could impact budget estimates or scope of services should be e-mailed to Chad Smith at smithc@headwaterscorp.com. Questions and responses will be provided by e-mail to all bidders. SCOPE OF WORK FOR CONTRACT SERVICES INTRODUCTION The Platte River Recovery Implementation Program (Pragram) was initiated on January 1, 2007 between Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado and the Deparhnent of the Interior to address endangered species issues in the central and lower Platte River basin. The species considered in the Program, referred to as "target species", are the whooping crane, piping plover, interior least tern, and pallid sturgeon. A Governance Cammittee has been established that reviews, directs, and provides oversight for activities undertaken during the Program. The Governance Committee is comprised of one representative from each of the three states, three water user representatives, two representatives from environmental groups, and two members representing federal agencies. The Governance Committee has named Dr. Jerry Kenny to serve as the Program Executive Director. Chad Smith, representing the Program Executive Director's Office, will be the primary contact for prospective contractors responding to this RFP. NEEDS AND SCOPE The Consultant will rigorously implement Sections III-VII of the Program's Whooping Crane Monitoring Protocol (see Protocol) for the purposes of collecting data on whooping crane occurrence and use in the central Platte River valley during the 2008-2010 spring and fall migrations. The Protocol provides extensive detail about the study area, timing, and survey/data collection methods. Potential contractors responding to this RFP should provide information detailing their ability to implement all aspects of the Protocol in accordance with the established spring and fall migration survey periods and reporting dates over a three year period. In particular, potential contractors should be aware of the following details related to implementation of the Protocol: • Aerial surveys are to be conducted seven days a week as weather allows during both survey periods each year. • Surveys consist of systematic aerial surveys to locate whooping cranes throughout the study area as well as a ground portion to follow located whooping cranes and document habitats