Inyo National Forest (INF) Capture and Removal of 450 Wild Horses.

The USDA Forest Service has issued Solicitation #127EAS26Q0026, a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the capture and removal of 450 wild horses from the Inyo National Forest. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 115210 and a size standard of $11 million. The project involves a wild horse drive-trap gather in the Montgomery Pass WHT area. Key dates include a pre-award conference call on May 26, 2026, and an offer due date of May 28, 2026. Proposals will be evaluated based on past performance, price, technical approach, and relevant experience. Specific requirements include detailed plans for trap design, animal care, equipment, security, and communication. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price award, with payment via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP).

The Modoc National Forest's Devil’s Garden Plateau Wild Horse Territory (DGPWHT) outlines a Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP) for wild horse gathers and the Double Devil Wild Horse Corrals. This document establishes standards for on-range gather operations, including facility design, capture methods (helicopter drive trapping, roping, bait/water trapping), animal care, handling, transportation, and euthanasia protocols. It emphasizes humane treatment, adherence to federal laws (P.L. 116-260), and the roles of Forest Service personnel and veterinarians. The CAWP also details off-range standards for the Double Devil Corrals, covering facility design, personnel training, receiving procedures, biosecurity, feed and water, preparation procedures (vaccinations, microchipping, castration), and euthanasia, ensuring the welfare of wild horses from capture to adoption or sanctuary placement.

This document is a geographical map depicting various creeks, rivers, and wild areas within Mono County, California, and parts of Nevada. Key features include Bodie Creek, Swauger Creek, Owens River, Rush Creek, and Mono Lake. The map also outlines the boundaries of the Mono Basin NSA, Owens River Headwaters Wilderness, Ansel Adams Wilderness, Granite Mountain Wilderness, Boundary Peak Wilderness, and White Mountains Wilderness. Major highways 395, 167, 264, 360, and 95 are indicated, along with towns such as Bridgeport, June Lake, Lee Vining, Mono City, Mammoth Lakes, Benton, and Dyer. The map includes a legend for "Gather Area," "WHT Boundary," "2024 Census Points," and "2024 Montgomery Pass Census," suggesting its purpose is related to census data collection or analysis within these geographical regions.

The document is a map detailing the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area (NSA) and surrounding regions in Mono County, California. It highlights key geographical features, including Mono Lake, Owens River, and various creeks such as Rush Creek, Lee Vining Creek, and Mill Creek. The map identifies important landmarks like Mono City, June Lake, and Benton, along with prominent mountains such as Cowtrack Mountain and Glass Mountain. Additionally, it delineates specific areas related to wildlife management or resource gathering, marked as "Bait Trap," "Gather Site," "Holding," and "Gather Area," all within a defined "WHT Boundary." The map also indicates the Owens River Headwaters, California WSR, and the Granite Mountain Wilderness. This document appears to be part of a federal or state government initiative, likely related to land management, environmental protection, or resource planning within the Mono Basin, potentially for an RFP or grant concerning ecological studies, conservation efforts, or recreational area development.

This government file outlines a project for the capture, handling, care, feeding, watering, and transportation of approximately 450 wild horses from outside the Montgomery Pass Wild Horse Territory on the Inyo National Forest. The project emphasizes humane treatment, adherence to federal, state, and local laws, and compliance with the Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program (CAWP). The work involves drive trapping and/or roping, with a planned start date of July 8, 2026, and operations extending through July 16, 2026, with potential extensions. The horses will be transported to Double Devil WHB Corrals in Alturas, CA. The document details pricing, project scope, animal care guidelines, transportation protocols, euthanasia procedures, communication requirements, public and media interaction policies, and contractor responsibilities including key personnel, equipment, and environmental concerns. Evaluation criteria for contractors include past performance, price, technical approach, and relevant experience.

The provided document, likely a Schedule of Items for a government RFP, details the estimated quantities for a project involving the capture and removal of 450 wild horses in the Inyo National Forest, Mono County, CA. The project includes three main items: the capture, aging, feeding, and transportation of 450 horses to and from temporary holding facilities; transportation to a holding facility via semi-trucks for an estimated 3708 loaded miles; and transportation to a holding facility via stock trailers for an estimated 309 loaded miles. The document lists

This document is a wage determination under the Service Contract Act for California, specifically Mono County (SAM.gov Wage Determination No. 2015-5671, Revision No. 30, dated 3/30/2026). It outlines minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for various occupations, including administrative, automotive, food service, health, information technology, and maintenance roles. Key benefits include health & welfare ($5.55/hour or $5.09/hour for EO 13706), paid vacation (2-4 weeks based on service), and eleven paid holidays. It also details Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors) and 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Contractors) and provides guidance on hazardous pay differentials, uniform allowances, and the conformance process for unlisted occupations. The document aims to ensure fair compensation for employees on federal service contracts.