Hi all,

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is seeking a qualified vendor to research, conduct surveys, produce, and complete the application and necessary documentation to obtain a Letter of Authorization from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The application is specific to incidental takes of the common bottlenose dolphin associated with all fisheries-independent monitoring survey work conducted by staff of DCNR’s Marine Resources Division.

More information on the Request for Proposals can be found here: https://www.outdooralabama.com/request-proposals.

Please direct any questions or comments to Mr. Chase Katechis, Chase.Katechis@dcnr.alabama.gov, with a carbon copy to Mr. Craig Newton, Craig.Newton@dcnr.alabama.gov.

Best,

Sarah Gumbleton

Biologist II

Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

P.O. Drawer 458

Gulf Shores, AL  36547

(251) 968-9715 (Office)

(251) 257-9981 (Cell)