Virgin Islands Buys #BD-26-800-8002-3198

Update of St. Croix East End Marine Park Management Plan (2026-2031)

This opportunity is for professional services to update the St. Croix East End Marine Park Management Plan for 2026-2031. - Government Buyer: - Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources (DPNR) - Division of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) - Marine Park Coordinator: Kelcie Troutman - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or product manufacturers are mentioned; this is a consulting and planning services solicitation. - Services Requested: - Evaluation and update of the existing STXEEMP Management Plan - Conservation planning and research - Stakeholder engagement and community outreach - Climate adaptation and vulnerability planning - Sustainability assessment and funding evaluation - Integration of scientific and operational data - Development of a professionally formatted, accessible final management plan document - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Demonstrated experience in marine protected area management - Knowledge of Caribbean or USVI marine and coastal resources - Stakeholder facilitation and technical writing - Use of local subject matter experts where possible - Emphasis on measurable objectives, sustainability indicators, and local participation - Deliverables include assessments, engagement reports, and a final management plan guiding resource protection and operational decisions.

Description

This solicitation is a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Department of Planning and Natural Resources - Division of Coastal Zone Management (DPNR-CZM) for qualified consultants or firms to evaluate and update the existing St. Croix East End Marine Park (STXEEMP) Management Plan. The updated plan will guide management priorities, resource protection, community engagement, operational decision-making, and future funding initiatives for the 2026-2031 planning period. The scope includes reviewing the current plan, stakeholder engagement, climate adaptation planning, sustainability assessment, community outreach, funding evaluation, and producing a final public-facing management plan document. The procurement is open to qualified firms and involves environmental planning and advisory services.

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