Bat Surveys for Fort Carson and Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado
ID: 358017Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Fort Worth District (DOD-COE-FW)

Award Range

$192K - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358017
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted Jan 6, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Feb 3, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, is seeking qualified organizations to conduct bat surveys at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site in Colorado, focusing on endangered species such as the tricolored bat, little brown bat, and hoary bat. The project aims to assess species health, monitor habitats, and evaluate the impact of white-nose syndrome, with approximately $192,000 allocated for an 18-month base period, potentially extending with additional funding based on performance. This initiative is part of a broader conservation effort aligned with federal regulations, emphasizing the importance of integrated natural resource management. Interested parties must submit their Statements of Interest by February 3, 2025, to Sandra Justman at sandra.justman@usace.army.mil or Brian Hesford at brian.d.hesford@usace.army.mil for consideration.

Files
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Posted
B01-RSOI.pdf
Jan 8, 2025, 12:04 PM UTC
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has issued a Request for Statement of Interest (RFSI) for bat surveys at Fort Carson and the Piñon Canyon Maneuver Site (PCMS) in Colorado, with a focus on the tricolored bat, little brown bat, and hoary bat due to their endangered status. Approximately $192,000 is allocated for this project, expected to be completed within an 18-month period, allowing for additional funding based on performance. Participants must be part of the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) Program. Proposed work involves conducting bat surveys, telemetry of captured bats, and monitoring for white-nose syndrome (WNS). The project aims to support conservation efforts in alignment with federal regulations, specifically targeting species health assessments and habitat monitoring. Responses to the RFSI are due by January 31, 2025, and will be reviewed by a designated board to select the most qualified candidates, who will then be invited to submit full proposals. The document outlines duties, qualifications, and a structured timeline for conducting the research, with specific deliverables required, including data reports and GIS mapping of findings, ensuring comprehensive documentation of the species and habitats studied.
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