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USACE Walla Walla District Cooperative Agreement for Mill Creek Project: Outdoor Education, Job Training, and Resource Management

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Walla Walla District, is seeking a cooperative agreement with a non-federal public or non-profit organization to deliver outdoor education, job training, and natural resource management services at the Mill Creek Project in Walla Walla, Washington. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District (Contracting Division and Mill Creek Project Office) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named in the solicitation - Products/Services Requested: - Outdoor education and job-training programs for young adults (ages 18+), with a focus on natural resource management and stewardship - Flood control infrastructure maintenance, including vegetation and debris removal - Environmental and recreational resource management, such as park and trail maintenance, invasive species management, landscaping, and prescribed burning - Public engagement and training/education opportunities related to water and natural resources - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Recipient must recruit, supervise, and train participants (college-age youth) - Recipient provides basic hand and gas-powered tools, personal protective equipment, and ensures safety and labor compliance - USACE supplies project information, materials, heavy equipment, and technical guidance - No cost sharing or matching required - Program consists of three to four one-week work sessions over a six-month period - Total funding available is $35,930 - Place of Performance: - Mill Creek Project area, Walla Walla, WA - USACE Walla Walla District Office (contracting office)

Description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is seeking organizations to enter into a cooperative agreement for outdoor education and training, flood control infrastructure maintenance, effective environmental and recreational resource management, enhanced public engagement, and training/education opportunities. The program particularly targets organizations that offer challenging education and job-training experiences for young adults and support formal post-high school education. The agreement aims to promote responsible stewardship of public lands and resources while developing future water and natural resource professionals. The work will be conducted at Mill Creek, Walla Walla, WA.

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