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USGS Cooperative Agreement for Bumble Bee Demography Research with CESU Partner

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Fort Collins Science Center is seeking a partner from the Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for a five-year cooperative research agreement focused on imperiled bumble bee demography. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Fort Collins Science Center - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a research and technical assistance opportunity for CESU partners - Products/Services Requested: - Long-term research and monitoring services for bumble bee populations, especially Bombus affinis (rusty patched bumble bee) - Activities include: - Establishing and maintaining site surveys - Developing and testing novel monitoring technologies - Performing statistical analyses to assess population trends - Compiling and managing geospatial and demographic data - Producing research products to inform pollinator recovery and management - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Recipient must be a participating partner of the Great Lakes Northern Forest CESU - Compliance with the Geospatial Data Act of 2018 and open data standards - Submission of GIS data in open formats with complete metadata - Collaboration with federal and university partners - Period of performance is five years (one base year plus four additional budget years), with total estimated funding of $399,000

Description

The U.S. Geological Survey's Fort Collins Science Center is offering a cooperative agreement funding opportunity to a CESU partner to conduct research on the long-term demography of imperiled bumble bees, focusing on the rusty patched bumble bee (Bombus affinis). The project aims to establish and maintain site surveys, explore novel monitoring technologies, assess sampling efforts for population trend evaluations, and facilitate data compilation on bumble bee demography. The research will support DOI and land-management partners in recovery strategies and involve collaboration between federal and university partners. The project emphasizes sustainable, cost-effective monitoring methods and aligns with federal priorities for pollinator conservation and recovery.

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