Notice of Intent to Sole Source – Palm Beach County Ocean Ridge Endangered Sea Turtle Nesting Surveys and Monitoring

The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Jacksonville District, intends to award a sole-source contract to DB Ecological Services Inc. for conducting endangered sea turtle nesting surveys and monitoring in Palm Beach County, Florida. This procurement aims to fulfill the requirements of the Mid-Town Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies Coastal Storm Risk Management Project, which involves monitoring nesting Threatened and Endangered sea turtle species during and after construction activities. The contract is crucial for ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protecting vulnerable wildlife in the project area, particularly following significant shoreline erosion due to recent storms. Interested parties may contact Ms. Florutha A Robinson at florutha.a.robinson@usace.army.mil or Mr. Gary R Weir at gary.r.weir@usace.army.mil for further inquiries, although no solicitation will be posted for this requirement.