Dear Colleagues, The New York State, Department of Environmental Conservation, Bureau of Marine Resources is currently soliciting bids for contractors to conduct a three year monitoring program for large whales in the New York Bight. This monitoring program will be conducted using three methods of monitoring: Passive acoustics, Aerial surveys and Shipboard surveys. The Invitations for Bids (IFBs) for each of these methods is being solicited separately. However, you may bid for more than one if appropriate. The bid period closes on 9/29/15. Bids must be received on that date by 1 pm. The Invitations for Bids can be found in the New York State Contract Reporter: https://www.nyscr.ny.gov/adsOpen.cfm. On the left hand side of the screen select Consulting & Other Services and you will see the IFBs. Please note that they are listed separately so you will have to scroll through. You may also request copies of the Invitations for Bids by email: lisa.bonacci@dec.ny.gov<mailto:lisa.bonacci@dec.ny.gov>. Requests for information pertinent to the preparation and submission of the bid and procurement process should be made no later than close of business on September 8, 2015 in writing to: Lisa Bonacci New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Division of Fish, Wildlife and Marine Resources Bureau of Marine Resources 205 N Belle Meade Rd, Suite 1 East Setauket, NY 117363 Phone: 631-444-0462 Email: Lisa.Bonacci@dec.ny.gov<mailto:Lisa.Bonacci@dec.ny.gov> Thank you very much, Lisa Bonacci