December 12, 2023

NPS Research Opportunity: Inventory of Bats at Minute Man National Historical Park

Minute Man National Historical Park (MIMA) needs an inventory of bats to determine presence in areas of proposed building demolition and hazard tree management along trail corridors. An understanding of bat occupancy in these areas will allow proactive planning and appropriate timing of management actions.

This project will assess bat presence and species occurrence at up to 17 building locations and along approximately 5 linear miles of park trails. Ideally, the sampling effort will occur in 2024 to allow sufficient lead time for park planning workflows. Bats are expected to be present between spring and fall. NPS can provide supporting information to assist sampling design.

Project Timeframe
Deadline for responding to this request for LOI is January 24, 2024. Funds will be obligated in winter 2024, with work starting by April 2024. The anticipated completion date for the project is September 30, 2025.

Funds Available
Project funds available are approximately $50,000; this includes the CESU overhead rate of 17.5%. The project will be funded by the National Park Service Inventory Program within the NPS Inventory and Monitoring Division.

Contact
Direct questions and responses to Lisa Nelson, Inventory Project Manager (lisa_l_nelson@nps.gov). The deadline for responding to this request for LOI is January 24, 2024

Please see attached file for additional details and materials requested for letters of interest.