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Habitat Restoration and Firelane Construction at Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

This opportunity involves habitat restoration and firelane construction at the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR) in Moss Point, Mississippi. - Government Buyer: - Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR), Office of Statewide Strategic Sourcing - Scope of Work: - Selective mastication of approximately 480 acres to reduce woody and invasive vegetation - Preserve specified tree species (slash pine, longleaf pine, live oak, gum, pecan, pond cypress) - Promote recovery of native herbaceous understory - Use power tools and low ground pressure heavy equipment - Follow Best Management Practices (BMPs) to minimize environmental and wildlife impacts - Clean equipment before moving to prevent spread of invasive species - Construction of 8,900 feet of firelanes - Each firelane 30 feet wide, scraped to bare mineral soil - Mulch trunks and roots below soil surface - Contractor Requirements: - Experience in forestry mulching and habitat restoration - Possess necessary equipment and provide professional references - Must be insured and licensed - Products/Services Requested: - Selective mastication (480 acres) - Firelane construction (8,900 feet) - Vegetation management services (thinning, mulching, land clearing) - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - Notable Requirements: - Work must avoid inclement weather - Strict adherence to environmental protections and BMPs - Project area is within a sensitive federal research reserve - Place of Performance: - Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, Moss Point, MS - Contracting and administration offices in Jackson and Biloxi, MS

Description

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) is soliciting bids for the GBNERR Mastication Project. The project involves selectively masticating a 480-acre area to reduce woody vegetation and promote herbaceous understory development. The contractor will use power tools and low ground pressure heavy equipment, avoid work during inclement weather, and follow Best Management Practices to minimize environmental impact. The work also includes creating 8,900 feet of firelanes, 30 feet wide, scraped to bare mineral soil. The solicitation is an Invitation for Bid and is open for responses until July 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST.

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