Camp Clark Mist-Net Bat Survey

The Missouri Army National Guard (MONG-ARNG) Environmental Division is seeking a contractor to conduct a comprehensive mist-net bat survey at the Camp Clark Training Site in Nevada, Missouri, located in Texas County. The survey will focus on identifying threatened and endangered bat species during the summer survey season from May 15 to August 15, 2024. The contractor must perform a minimum of 10 net nights per 123 acres across approximately 670 acres of potentially suitable summer habitat, with the primary objective of determining the presence or probable absence of any threatened and endangered bat species on-site. Specific deliverables include a draft final report due by October 15, 2024, and a final approved report due by November 15, 2024. The solicitation is being managed through the MissouriBUYS system, with responses due by February 16, 2024, at 10:00 AM CST. The RFQ includes supporting documentation such as a project packet, bid sheet, species checklists, and survey guidelines to assist vendors in preparing their responses.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, indicating the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are mentioned in the documentation. The RFQ does not provide an estimated total contract value or specific budget range for the bat survey project. Payment terms are established as Net 30 Days, and vendors are required to review and accept the solicitation documents through the MissouriBUYS system to submit an electronic response. The contract will require specialized expertise in bat surveying techniques, knowledge of threatened and endangered bat species, and the ability to conduct comprehensive field research in a training site environment. While no specific evaluation criteria are outlined, the successful contractor will need to demonstrate technical capability to conduct the required survey and produce the specified deliverables within the designated timeframe.