A04_SOW-Roost_Monitor.docx

Scope of Work to Implement Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Roost Monitoring under the Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan 2019 A. Authority

Economy Act of 1932, As Amended (31 U.S.C. 1535 & 1536)

B. Scope:

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is seeking services to implement the portion of the Lesser Long-nosed Bat Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan (PDM) related to the roost monitoring. These services are required to support ongoing work by a number of partners to implement the lesser long-nosed bat PDM plan, the implementation of which is led by the AGFD and the FWS. The PDM plan is implemented to monitor the viability of lesser long-nosed bat populations subsequent to being removed from the endangered species list. AGFD has the exclusive expertise as the agency that now has sole authority to manage and protect the lesser long-nosed bat and their roost resources and has key responsibilities and the knowledge, background, and expertise to implementing the specific activities within the lesser long-nosed bat PDM plan. The FWS currently lacks the capacity to implement all of the actions within the PDM plan and must rely on AGFD to conduct these critical actions. The FWS has a long-standing partnership with AGFD to implement management and monitoring of the lesser long-nosed bats and the habitats (roosts) upon which they depend.

C. Services /Tasks to be Performed by the Contractor include but are not limited to:

1. Maternity Roost Monitoring:

Implement maternity roost monitoring as outlined in the final Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Post-Delisting Monitoring Plan at one identified maternity roost.

2. Coordination:

Coordinate all tasks with the FWS Technical Contact for this project and the appropriate land owners and land managers with regard to access and permissions needed to conduct the above activities.

3. Reporting:

Provide regular updates to the FWS Technical Contact for this project.

D. Government Furnished data/Information:

None

E. Deliverables:

The contractor will email the Technical Contact (see below) as follows:

1) Upon commencement of each task. The email will include the task number and name and task start date;

2) Within 30 days of the completion of each task. The email will include 1) task number and name; 2) start and end dates; 3) a brief description of work completed, including the outcome and if any challenges were experienced; and 4) photos of the work.

Table of Deliverables:

F. Materials

No materials will be purchased that will need to be returned to the FWS.

G. Period of Performance:

From Date of Award to September 30, 2019, with additional funding possible through 2023. Base plus four option periods.

Base: Award date to 09/30/2019 1st Option Period: 10/01/2019 to 09/30/2020 2nd Option Period: 10/01/2020 to 09/30/2021 3rd Option Period: 10/01/2021 to 09/30/2022 4th Option Period: 10/01/2022 to 06/30/2023

DESIGNATED OFFICIALS

Fish and Wildlife Service Contacts:

Technical Contact:

Scott Richardson Wildlife Biologist Mailing Address: 201 N Bonita Avenue Suite 141, Tucson, Arizona 85745 Phone: 520-670-6150 x242 Fax: 520-670-6155 Email: scott_richardson@fws.gov

Project Manager:

Julie McIntyre Assistant Field Supervisor Mailing Address: 201 N Bonita Avenue Suite 141, Tucson, Arizona 85745 Phone: 520-670-6150 x223 Fax: 520-670-6155 Email: julie_mcintyre@fws.gov