USDA-Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest, 200 Sycamore Street, Elkins, West Virginia 26241-3962

F -- NETTING FOR BATS SOL R9-21-99-22 DUE 042699 POC Mary E. Saint Louis, 304/636-1800, ext. 265 The Wayne National Forest anticipates contracting for the netting of bats and placement of radio transmitters on Indiana bats. Work will involve collecting information on the Indiana bats netted; such as weight, sex, reproductive status, and the collection of fecal and tissue samples. The results of the work will involve a written report detailing information on all bats netted, locations netted, habitats netted, and any other pertinent information gathered. Netting will be done on the Athens and Ironton Ranger Districts. The project estimate is under $100,000.00. This project is advertised as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. All responsible quoters may receive a Request for Quotations. Posted 03/08/99 (W-SN305874). (0067)

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