Simpler Grants.gov #W9127N-26-2-R003

USACE Portland District Seeks Youth-Led Habitat Restoration Services in Lane County, Oregon

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, is seeking a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public or non-profit entity, youth service, or conservation corps organization to provide land stewardship and habitat restoration services on federal lands in Lane County, Oregon. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District, Willamette Valley Project - Eligible Applicants: - Non-Federal public entities, non-profit organizations, youth service or conservation corps organizations serving adjudicated youth in Lane County - Services Requested: - Fielding youth crews (typically 1 adult leader and 5 youth per crew) for approximately 25-36 days per year - Habitat restoration and management of native prairie and wildlife habitats - Invasive vegetation removal, native plant seeding and propagation, irrigation, weeding, mulching - Maintenance of operational and recreational areas, dams, water control structures, and fish habitat - Campground maintenance and vegetation management for dam safety - On-site training in land management, ecology, biology, and job readiness skills for youth - Notable Requirements: - Crews must serve adjudicated youth with active cases in the Lane County Department of Juvenile Justice - Organizations must provide their own vehicles, tools, and equipment - Experienced crew leaders required for ecological training and supervision - Locations: - Work performed at Willamette Valley Project sites, including Fern Ridge, Lookout Point, Dexter, Fall Creek, Dorena, Cottage Grove, and Hills Creek Lakes, and associated federal facilities - Period of Performance: - Base year of one year, with up to four one-year option periods (potential total of five years) - Work typically scheduled for 25-36 days per year, 7-hour workdays - Estimated Funding: - Total funding estimated between $20,000 and $175,000 over the agreement period - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-based cooperative agreement

Description

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Portland District intends to enter into a cooperative agreement with a non-Federal public entity, non-profit entities, 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 in restoration and management of native prairie landscapes and wildlife habitat at Willamette Valley Projects in Lane County, Oregon. Projects focus on land stewardship, habitat restoration, campground maintenance, and vegetation management for dam safety at several lakes. The recipient must serve youth with active cases in the Lane County Department of Juvenile Justice, providing opportunities for restitution, community service, education, vocational training, and job readiness skills.

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