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Qualified Bat Survey Services for Threatened and Endangered Species in Pennsylvania Abandoned Mine Areas

This opportunity seeks qualified contractors to conduct comprehensive bat surveys in abandoned mine areas and related structures across Pennsylvania, focusing on federally and state-listed threatened and endangered bat species, especially Indiana Bats and Northern Long-eared Bats. - Government Buyers: - Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation - Pennsylvania Game Commission, Bureau of Wildlife Management, Protected Mammals Section - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3 - Services Requested: - Standard Bat Surveys (per night): - Surveys of mine openings, bridges, culverts, and buildings for bat presence - Must follow USFWS and PGC protocols, including the Pennsylvania Protocol for Assessing Potential Bat Hibernacula and USFWS Range-wide Survey Guidelines - Surveys to be performed in hazardous environments (abandoned mines) - Specialty Bat Surveys (per night): - Includes building surveys, genetic testing, night vision camera surveys, and other specialized methods - Bat Surveying and Monitoring Services: - Mist-netting, acoustic surveys, telemetry tracking (172 MHz), banding, and data collection - Data submission to PGC database and NABat - Compliance with permit requirements and reporting deadlines - Indiana Bat and Northern Long-Eared Bat Survey Services: - Habitat assessments, presence/probable absence surveys, radio-tracking, emergence surveys, and bridge/culvert assessments - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be a Qualified Bat Surveyor (QBS) recognized by PGC and USFWS PA field office, with at least two years of relevant experience - Strict adherence to safety protocols and insurance requirements - Compliance with federal and state labor and environmental regulations - Permits required for bat capture activities; violations may result in fines or removal from QBS list - Detailed reporting and electronic data submission to state and federal agencies - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based opportunity - Payment is on a per-night survey basis, with separate rates for standard and specialty surveys - Surveys must be conducted during specified seasonal windows (e.g., September 15 to October 31) - Place of Performance and Delivery: - Statewide Pennsylvania (abandoned mine areas and related structures) - Coordination with Pennsylvania Game Commission (Harrisburg, PA) and USFWS Region 3 (Bloomington, MN)

Description

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Abandoned Mine Reclamation, seeks a contractor to conduct surveys of mine openings and structures for habitation by federally and state listed threatened and endangered bat species, including Indiana Bats and Northern Long-eared Bats. Surveys will be conducted in abandoned mine openings in surface and underground mine areas, which present various hazards. The contractor must perform bat surveys consistent with specified protocols and guidelines and submit reports within specified timeframes. The contract term is one year with annual renewal options.

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