FARGO-MOORHEAD FOREST PLANTING
ID: W912ES25S0001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW07V ENDIST ST PAULSAINT PAUL, MN, 55101-1323, USA

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Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

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NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- FOREST TREE PLANTING (F005)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District, is seeking sources capable of providing labor, materials, and equipment for the Fargo-Moorhead Metropolitan Area Flood Risk Management Forest Planting project. This initiative aims to implement environmental mitigation measures associated with the larger Fargo-Moorhead Project, which focuses on significant flood risk management in the area. The project entails the development and execution of plans for planting, maintenance, and invasive species control across approximately 99 acres, including the establishment of trees, grasses, and forbs, along with five years of maintenance and monitoring. Interested firms must submit their capability statements and relevant qualifications to Mr. Scott Hendrix at Scott.E.Hendrix@usace.army.mil by 1:00 PM local time on October 24, 2024, to be considered for this planning opportunity.

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