American Crocodile Monitoring as an Indicator of Hydrologic Restoration in the Southern Estuaries for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.

This opportunity seeks statements of interest from qualified organizations within the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Units (CESU) to conduct a multi‑year, cooperative‑agreement research program monitoring American crocodiles as bio‑indicators of hydrologic restoration in southern Florida estuaries. The work includes field surveys, data analysis, reporting, and participation in regional scientific meetings, with a base period of 12 months and up to four optional 12‑month extensions. Funding for the base period is expected at $143,325, with a ceiling of $791,961 for the full five‑year effort. • Eligible applicants: CESU members in Gulf Coast, Piedmont‑South Atlantic, or South Florida Caribbean regions. • Primary tasks: Initiate project, conduct seasonal crocodile surveys in Biscayne Bay, analyze data, produce quarterly, annual, and final reports, and engage with the RECOVER team. • Optional tasks: Performance‑measure updates, monitoring‑plan review, system‑status report development, and spatial expansion of surveys. • Deliverables: Quarterly status reports, annual reports, final report, data sets, permits, and optional task reports. • Duration: 12‑month base period plus up to four 12‑month follow‑on periods (maximum 5 years). • Funding: $143,325 minimum, up to $791,961 total.