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USACE Portland District Cooperative Agreement for Youth Natural Resource Management and Land Restoration in Eugene, OR Area

This opportunity from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Portland District seeks a cooperative agreement for youth-led natural resource management and land restoration in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District (Grants and Agreements Officer, Contracting Division) - Services Requested: - Land stewardship and restoration services on USACE-managed lands - Restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat - Nursery and greenhouse maintenance - Education and training for at-risk youth, specifically Kalapuya High School students - Project planning, development, and implementation - Invasive plant control and seed collection - Minimum staffing requirements: at least 8 hours/week staff time for nursery management and crew leadership, 2 weeks of summer crew work, 2 hours/week crew time during school year - Unique Requirements: - Recipient must be a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit, or qualified youth/conservation corps - Must have experience serving at-risk youth and conducting land stewardship with supervised crews - No cost sharing or matching required - Compliance with federal regulations for subawards and reporting - Period of Performance: - Base period of one year, with up to four optional 12-month extensions - Work schedule: up to 48 days in summer, up to 6 days/month during school year - Estimated Contract Value: - Minimum award: $50,000 - Maximum award: $260,000 - Estimated funding: $250,000 - Places of Performance: - Fern Ridge Lake, Fall Creek Lake, Dexter Lake, Lookout Point Lake, Hills Creek Lake (all USACE federal facilities in the Eugene, OR area) - Eugene, OR (city context)

Description

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District (NWP) intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public agency, nonprofit entity, qualified youth service, or conservation corps organization for land stewardship and restoration services on USACE land in the Willamette Valley, Oregon. The cooperative agreement will assist NWP in fulfilling environmental stewardship responsibilities consisting of restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat primarily at Fern Ridge Lake while providing education and training to at-risk youth from the nearby community. The participating students will gain experience with project planning, development, and implementation, focusing on land stewardship, prairie and habitat restoration, and nursery and greenhouse maintenance. The program targets students enrolled in Kalapuya High School and aims to provide natural resource training and education opportunities.

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