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<mailto:Chase.Katechis@dcnr.alabama.gov>, with a carbon copy to Mr. Craig Newton, Craig.Newton@dcnr.alabama.gov<mailto: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)