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WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« on: May 09, 2022, 08:45:14 AM »
https://wdfw.wa.gov/species-habitats/at-risk/species-recovery/gray-wolf/updates/contracted-range-rider-rfq-2022-now

Contracted Range Rider RFQ for 2022 now available
Publish date
Apr 8, 2022
We are excited to announce that the new Contracted Range Rider Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the 2022 season is now available.

Over the last few months, WDFW Wildlife Conflict Section employees have spent 30+ hours working to enhance the RFQ. These changes include an extended proposal period, updates to rates of overall reimbursement as well as mode of transportation, improved language in the description and performance of duties sections to reflect the highest standards of professionalism, and several minor adjustments throughout the RFQ.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a contracted range rider for WDFW, please see the posting of the RFQ at the following website. Please note you will need to register with Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) as a vendor in order to download it.

Link to RFQ: Please click here to sign into WEBS.
https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/home.html

Please see below for a detailed list of major changes to the RFQ.

New Reimbursement of Costs:

Reimbursement rates will not be dependent on the mode of transportation.
Reimbursement for time worked between 1-7 hours will be an hourly rate of $26.25.
Time worked for 8 or more hours will be reimbursed at a full day flat rate of $250.00.
Additional $26.25 hourly rate for:
Attending a meeting or training when required by WDFW. Attendance of regularly scheduled meetings requested by WDFW will be reimbursed. Brief communications less than 30 minutes (quick check-ins, phone calls) or optional informational meetings will not be considered for reimbursement. If a meeting goes beyond 30 minutes, the contractor will be reimbursed at the hourly rate.
Miscellaneous Changes:

The proposal due date has been extended to December 31, 2022.
Description of duties has been modified emphasize proficiency and accuracy when submitting invoicing documents.
Performance of duties has been modified to clarify the relationship between contractors and supervising WDFW Wildlife Conflict Specialist.
Minimum qualifications have been updated to emphasize the procurement of the insurance requirement. Contractors will be notified of their selection but must provide proof of insurance prior to contract approval.
To be eligible to apply for this RFQ, contractors, their employees, or subcontractors may not be under any contractual agreement for range rider services through any other party.
A personal cell phone number field has been added to the proposer profile.
Forthcoming Changes:

An updated Range Rider/Livestock Monitoring Activity Log converted to a fillable PDF format to streamline invoicing.
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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2022, 08:50:40 AM »
Curious if the jab is required?

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2022, 09:11:10 AM »
Curious if the jab is required?

Only if you plan on becoming intimate with the sheep and cows. :chuckle:

Coming in contact with WDFW employees. I'm betting yes.
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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2022, 09:22:19 AM »
Curious if the jab is required?

Only if you plan on becoming intimate with the sheep and cows. :chuckle:

Coming in contact with WDFW employees. I'm betting yes.

Already very intimate with my cows...we AI.    :chuckle:

When WDFW chit canned me over the mandate I was working remotely.  Wondering if they changed the requirement yet.  Would be a cool gig.

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2022, 09:32:52 AM »
$26.25/hr seems pretty low to me as a contractor.

as a contractor you get no benefits and are responsible for paying all your taxes. I know in this state that used to mean a tax liability over 30%
not reimbursed for quick meeting, etc.  Call a professional that bill you hourly, I bet it isn't free  :yike:

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2022, 10:21:34 AM »
$26.25/hr seems pretty low to me as a contractor.

as a contractor you get no benefits and are responsible for paying all your taxes. I know in this state that used to mean a tax liability over 30%
not reimbursed for quick meeting, etc.  Call a professional that bill you hourly, I bet it isn't free  :yike:

Is there no sense of awareness in this Agency?  Why are they patting themselves for "30+ hours spent by staff to improve the RFI?"

Seriously?  That's your job!  You are salaried.  And, 30 hours (spread across several people) is absolutely nothing, especially when it comes to program management.

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2022, 12:05:02 PM »
Hummmm, "Range Riders"??  What happened, lose all their "Wardens"??   If their biologist won't listen to the "field-men"(AKA Wardens) I don't think they are going to listen to anything a "range rider" will tell them!!  Its been going on for decades all ready!
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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #7 on: May 09, 2022, 12:54:03 PM »
Sign me up!
I’m sure wdfw will supply the horse right? :llam:
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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #8 on: May 09, 2022, 01:22:33 PM »
I'd have been all in on this when I was in college - would have been a great way to spend the summer and earn some cash and back then I liked my horses more than I liked most people
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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #9 on: May 09, 2022, 01:40:15 PM »
I don't know anything about contracting, but wouldn't be a bad gig for a rancher kid that's doing it anyways.  Double dipping so to say. .

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #10 on: May 09, 2022, 01:44:24 PM »
I did call up the Diamond M few years back to see if they wanted a WDFW range rider  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:

Another wedge rancher did sign up for the services, said a scrungy dude showed up a couple times, worked maybe 30 minutes and never left the road.  Prolly billed them for a lot more hours than worked.  And no,   it wasn't the same guys that were charged with defrauding WDWF that was on the news.

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #11 on: May 09, 2022, 01:46:57 PM »
I do know another range rider that does spend a lot of time range riding, he drives around in a SXS regardless of being paid or not, so this pays for his toys, tires and maintenance and maybe a few spare bux.   WDFW doesn't cut his checks though, I think Stevens County Cattlemen do but not certian.

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #12 on: May 09, 2022, 03:41:58 PM »
I do know another range rider that does spend a lot of time range riding, he drives around in a SXS regardless of being paid or not, so this pays for his toys, tires and maintenance and maybe a few spare bux.   WDFW doesn't cut his checks though, I think Stevens County Cattlemen do but not certian.

I think I might know of one also. But said he put over 10k miles on his Ranger in 2 years.

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
« Reply #13 on: May 09, 2022, 04:00:10 PM »
He gets around  :chuckle:

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Re: WDFW is looking for contracted range riders
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You should put the new Honda to work Ridgeratt  :tup:

 


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