North Atlantic Right Whales

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, intends to award a sole source contract to Associated Scientists at Woods Hole, Inc. – Marineland Right Whale Project. The contract involves conducting shore-based and aerial surveys and reporting for endangered North Atlantic Right Whales between St. Johns County and Central Florida. The surveys are required to mitigate the risk of habitat disruption of this endangered species due to USACE dredging activities. The contract will consist of four tasks: Final Work Plan, Initiate Shore-based Monitoring Program with Volunteer, Interim Progress Reports, and Final Report. • The contract is for a five-year period. • The surveys will be conducted from January through March. • The contractor must have past experience and conduct broader Atlantic Right Whale research. • The contractor must be the South Atlantic Regional Biological Opinion (SARBO) contractor of choice.