Invitation to Bid - Coastal Waterbird Monitoring & Reporting

Agency:	Town of Scituate
State:	Massachusetts
Type of Government:	State & Local
NAICS Category:	541620 - Environmental Consulting Services 541690 - Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
Posted Date:	Jan 21, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 10, 2026
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TOWN OF SCITUATE, MA

SOLICITATION OF BIDS

COASTAL NESTING WATER BIRD MONITORING

& MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Scope of Services

The Town of Scituate, Massachusetts invites bids from qualified entities for coastal

nesting shorebird monitoring and management services. The scope of work includes

the following services listed below.

Communicate and work together with Town of Scituate officials for purposes of

coastal nesting water bird monitoring and human disturbance management

from March 15, 2026 through November 1, 2026.

At the start of the field season install, monitor, and manage symbolic fencing

and signage consistent with state and federal guidelines to protect nests and

scrapes, as needed, on Scituate beach property based on the presence of

potential nesting habitat and/or the presence of birds.

Adjust fencing as needed throughout the season to protect new nesting and

unfledged young.

Monitor the site at least 3-4 times a week to ensure comprehensive

understanding of nesting success and factors impacting nesting success.

Provide guidance for town staff to install required regulatory signs.

Dependent on habitat, nest site locations, and predator abundance, install

predator exclosures, and/or low predator/high predator fencing to protect

nests.

Maintain records of coastal bird breeding locations, reproductive success

where possible and factors affecting nest loss, (including predation or

disturbance); provide required records to Mass Natural Heritage

Endangered Species Program and Town of Scituate by September 30th of

each year.

Required: Provide adequate staff on July 4th to adequately protect any chicks

or nests from holiday celebrations in conjunction with local authorities.

Locations to be monitored include town owned portions of Third Cliff Beach,

Humarock Beach, The Glades, Bassings Beach and Briggs Harbor

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in the monitoring, management and

reporting for coastal nesting water birds in Massachusetts

Submittal Requirements:

All quotes must be provided using the included Bid Submittal Form A & B,

references and Certifications included in this solicitation.

Background and Experience

Please submit a description of firm’s experience and direct background in providing the

services sought in this solicitation.

Certificate of Non-Collusion

All respondents are required to submit the completed Certificate of Non-Collusion

included as part of this solicitation

Certificate of Tax Compliance

All respondents are required to submit the completed Certificate of Tax Compliance

included as part of this solicitation

Other Requirements and Notices

Bids must be received in writing (no emails or faxes) by 10:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday,

February 10, 2026 on the provided forms and with the required certifications to:

James Boudreau, Town Administrator

Town of Scituate

600 Chief Justice Cushing Highway

Scituate, MA 02066

All inquiries regarding this solicitation of quotes should be directed to Michele Seghezzi

at mseghezzi@scituatema.gov or (781) 545-8741.

It is the responsibility of each bidder to ensure that his/her/their solicitation is received

by the responsible official listed above.

The Town of Scituate is not responsible for solicitation delay by mail and/or delivery

service, or delivered to an office other than the Office of the Town Administrator as

specified in this solicitation.

The Town of Scituate reserves the right to reject any and all quotes, or waive minor

informalities or omissions if it is deemed in the best interest of the Town to do so.

Submitters are reminded that award of contract is subject to appropriation and

the invitation for bids has been modified to reduce staff hours to mitigate cost.

BID SUBMITTAL FORM A

Piping Plover Monitoring and Stewardship 2026 Season

Line

Item

Number

Description

Delineate scrap/ nests

Est.

Quantities

Unit

Staff

Hours

Unit

Price

Total

Install symbolic fencing &

signage where applicable

Monitor nests, document

observations

Staff applicable beaches to

protect active nests for July

4th holiday

Report findings to Scituate

Town Administrator and

applicable State/ Federal

agencies

GRAND TOTAL

Lump

Sum

Staff

Hours

Staff

Hours

Staff

Hours

Note: Your bid shall include all applicable labor, materials, equipment tools, vehicles, transportation,

supervision, and other requirements specified in scope or incidental to the performance of the work.

COMPANY NAME:________________________________________________

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: _______________________________________

PRINT NAME: ___________________________________________________

DATE: ___________________________________________________________

NO ALTERATIONS OR CHANGES TO THE BID FORM ARE ALLOWED.

ATTACH SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS IF NECESSARY

Available date for mobilization:

Return this form with bid submission

CERTIFICATIONS

CERTIFICATE OF NON-COLLUSION

The undersigned certifies under penalties of perjury that this bid or proposal has been made

and submitted in good faith and without collusion or fraud with any other person. As used in this

certification, the word “person” shall mean natural person, business, partnership, corporation,

committee, union, club or other organization, entity, or group of individuals.

Signature

____________________________________

Print Name & Title

Date

___________

Company Name

_________

CERTIFICATE OF TAX COMPLIANCE

Pursuant to Chapter 62C of the Massachusetts General Laws, Section 49A (b), I

__________________________, authorized signatory for ____________________________

Name of individual

Name of contractor

do hereby certify under the pains and penalties of perjury that said contractor has complied with

all laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and the Town of Scituate, relating to taxes,

permit or other fees, reporting of employees and contractors, and withholding and remitting child

support.

___________________________________

Signature

____________________

Date

Return this form with bid submission

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