Task 1: Coordination Meeting/Work Schedule The Contractor shall participate in a pre-project coordination meeting with CMD Contract Manager (CM; contact info will be provided in the contract to the awarded vendor), which may be conducted over the phone. The contractor shall submit to the CM a proposed work schedule for implementing each task specified in this SOW. If necessary, the Contractor shall revise the work schedule so that it is mutually acceptable to the contractor and the CMD. Deliverables/Schedule: The Contractor will coordinate and attend a meeting with the CM within seven (7) days of the Notice to Proceed for the contract. The proposed work schedule for each task in this SOW shall be submitted to the CM by email within 15 days of the Coordination meeting. Task 2: Pre-field Work Meeting The Contractor shall participate in a pre-field work meeting with the CM. This meeting shall occur at CSLO to familiarize the Contractor with the installation and assess potential survey site(s). At this time, required briefings may be conducted with CSLO Range Control and Environmental offices. Deliverable/Schedule: The Contractor shall coordinate and attend the pre-field work schedule meeting at CSLO no less than 30 days prior to initiating field work. Task 3. Field Work All pikeminnow control efforts will be completed by a qualified biologist in possession of a valid NMFS 10(a)1(A) recovery permit authorizing such activities and will follow the NMFS guidelines for electrofishing waters containing salmonids (2000) and the Morro Bay National Estuary Program Chorro Pikeminnow Management Plan (2017). Electrofishing and angling field work will be completed during fall 2025 when creek levels are at their lowest for increased accessibility at sampling locations.
