MOTSU Bat Survey 2026

Auburn University is issuing a Request for Proposal for acoustic bat survey services at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU) located in North Carolina. The primary objective of this procurement is to engage a qualified service provider to conduct passive acoustic surveys that will determine the presence, absence, and relative activity of bat species across the main Terminal property. Deliverables must be submitted to the Forestry and Wildlife Sciences department at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. Interested vendors must submit questions by February 27, 2025, at 4:45 PM CST, with proposals due by March 4, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors capable of performing specialized acoustic bat survey work, though specific technical qualifications and evaluation criteria are detailed within the RFP document. Auburn University reserves the right to award in whole or in part, reject any or all proposals, conduct discussions with proposers, and make multiple awards if deemed appropriate.

The solicitation includes requirements for small business and small disadvantaged business (SB & SDB) participation with reporting mandated throughout contract performance. All responding vendors must comply with Alabama state sales tax certification, Federal Acquisition Regulation debarment requirements, E-Verify obligations, and immigration law compliance. Bids must be submitted on an F.O.B. Destination—Freight Prepaid and Allowed basis. The RFP does not specify an incumbent vendor, existing contract values, or award amounts, leaving pricing and contract terms to be determined through the proposal evaluation process. Protest procedures are available within five days of Auburn University's notice of intent to award through its TigerBuy system.