Phase 1 Habitat Assessment Northern Long-Eared Bat

The Division of Parks and Recreation is requesting bids for a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment and draft study plan for a Phase 2 Study Plan for the Northern Long-Eared bat. The selected consultant will develop and provide sufficient information to determine if suitable summer habitat and/or potential hibernacula exist within the proposed project area. The project involves replacing the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway in Franconia Notch State Park. The consultant must comply with the US Fish and Wildlife Service's "Range-Wide Indiana Bat & Northern Long-Eared Bat Survey Guidelines". • The project requires a Phase 1 Habitat Assessment report, including a map and latitude/longitude or UTM clearly identifying the project location and boundaries. • The consultant must provide a description of methods used during the habitat assessment and a summary of the assessment findings. • The project may require a draft study plan for a Phase 2 (acoustic or netting) and/or Phase 5 (potential hibernaculum) survey(s) if suitable habitat(s) is present. • The consultant must comply with all applicable statutes, laws, regulations, and orders of federal, state, county, or municipal authorities.