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Missouri DNR Solicits Prescribed Burning and Ecological Restoration Services for Calico Creek Upland Project

This opportunity involves the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking prescribed burning and related ecological restoration services for the Calico Creek Upland Restoration project in Jefferson County, Missouri. - Government Buyer: - Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Damage Assessment and Restoration Division - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and Missouri DNR (for broader restoration oversight) - USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) (for management plan development) - Scope of Work: - Prescribed burning services for approximately 400 acres (370 woodland, 30 grassland) on the Goedeker and Ladd properties - Activities include burn planning, ignition, firebreak installation, GPS use, and contingency planning - Services must follow detailed Forest Management Plans and ecological site descriptions - Additional restoration activities include reforestation, soil phosphate treatment, floodplain and upland forest management, and long-term adaptive management - Products/Services Requested: - Prescribed burning (400 acres total) - Firebreak installation - Tree/shrub pruning (800 units specified in Ladd plan) - Forest stand improvement (removal of undesirable trees, herbicide treatment, vine clearing) - Implementation, adaptive management, and monitoring services for restoration - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractors must have at least 2 years of prescribed burn leadership experience - Compliance with Forest Management Plans, burn plans, and ecological site requirements - Adherence to business and tax registration requirements (MissouriBUYS) - Restoration activities must support wildlife habitat, protect threatened species, and improve water quality - Long-term monitoring and adaptive management (up to 30 years for some restoration components) - OEMs/Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial product manufacturers are named; services are ecological and land management in nature - Estimated Contract Value: - The broader restoration project is estimated at $1.225 million (ASARCO settlement funds), with prescribed burning as a component

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for prescribed burning services on the Goedeker and Ladd properties located at the confluence of Calico Creek and the Big River in Missouri. The project involves approximately 400 acres of prescribed burning (370 woodland acres and 30 grassland acres) to mitigate undesirable woody growth in the understory, promote nutrient cycling, and improve understory flora biodiversity. The work is to be performed in accordance with the Forest Management Plans for the respective properties. The contract period is from the notice of award through one year.

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