It is the intent of this contract to survey selected areas of the Allegheny National Forest for bats with emphasis on the northern long-eared bat (Myotis septentrionalis), specifically pregnant, lactating, or post-lactating females (hereafter referred to as the target). Surveys will be conducted using mist-nets, following protocols established by the USFWS, for mist-netting for the northern long-eared bat. The location of each survey site will be accurately recorded using a Global Positioning System (GPS) unit. The Contractor will furnish all the supervision, labor, transportation and other incidentals, except as otherwise provided by the government.
Alan J. Zero, Contracting Officer, Phone 814-728-6288, Fax 814-726-1465, Email [email protected]