MEADOWS RESTORATION: READING THE LANDSCAPE
ID: 140L0125Q0008Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THEBUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENTNATIONAL OPERATIONS CENTERDENVER, CO, 80225, USA

NAICS

Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

PSC

EDUCATION/TRAINING- VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL (U006)

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https://sam.gov/opp/738e5a4c54ed4d67934dccc37e65d5db/view
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    The Department of the Interior, specifically the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for the "Meadows Restoration: Reading the Landscape" course, scheduled for 2025. This initiative aims to develop curriculum and deliver training focused on wet meadow and riparian restoration techniques, utilizing Bill Zeedyk’s methods, and includes both an online pre-course presentation and an in-person field course in Gunnison, CO. The contractor will be responsible for course design, instructional materials, and participant engagement, with deliverables due by September 30, 2025, and travel costs reimbursed under federal guidelines. Interested parties can contact Andrew Alger at aalger@blm.gov or by phone at 303-236-9452 for further details.

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    Alger, Andrew
    (303) 236-9452
    (303) 236-9470
    aalger@blm.gov
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    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) National Training Center (NTC) is seeking a Subject Matter Expert for the "Meadows Restoration: Reading the Landscape" course, scheduled for 2025. The initiative involves developing curriculum and delivering training for stakeholders focused on wet meadow and riparian restoration techniques, specifically utilizing Bill Zeedyk’s methods. The program includes an online pre-course presentation and an in-person field course, aimed at enhancing restoration practices based on identified priority sites in Gunnison, CO. Key responsibilities include course design, development of instructional materials, and direct engagement with participants through both virtual and in-person workshops. The expected qualifications for the instructor include advanced degrees and extensive experience in environmental planning and restoration techniques, with strong communication and instructional skills. Deliverables include comprehensive lesson plans and course materials due by September 30, 2025. The contractor will bear travel costs, with the BLM reimbursing for actual expenses, under federal guidelines. This contract emphasizes collaboration with various agencies to ensure course relevance and effectiveness, contributing to the broader goals of ecological preservation and restoration.
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