Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) (SOW 25-105), Richardson Training Area, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska
ID: 358575Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Alaska District (DOD-COE-AK)

Award Range

$1M - $1M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Environment

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358575
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is offering a cooperative agreement for the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) project at the Richardson Training Area in Alaska, with a funding amount of $1,018,368. The primary objective of this initiative is to implement the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), ensuring sustainable environments for military training while enhancing biodiversity and complying with environmental regulations. This project includes six major tasks such as maneuver corridor maintenance and drop zone maintenance, focusing on land stabilization and erosion control methodologies. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian tribes, and non-governmental organizations, with proposals due by May 20, 2025, and awards expected by May 30, 2025. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact Grants Specialist Pamela Iverson at pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil.

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    Funding.pdf
    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, announced a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for a cooperative agreement aimed at fulfilling the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for the Richardson Training Area in Alaska. The $1,018,368 initiative focuses on Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) to ensure sustainable environments for military training while enhancing biodiversity and adhering to environmental regulations. The project encompasses six major tasks, including maneuver corridor maintenance, observation point trail reconfiguration, battle course trail adjustments, and drop zone maintenance. Each task includes specific objectives, methodologies for land stabilization and erosion control, and environmental documentation requirements under NEPA. Eligible applicants include state and local governments, Indian tribes, and non-government organizations. The application deadline is May 20, 2025, with awards expected by May 30, 2025. Proposals will be evaluated based on experience, technical approach, and cost, prioritizing prior relevant project experience, quality assurance methods, and compliance with regulations. This FOA illustrates the government’s commitment to managing natural resources on military lands effectively, providing necessary funding to enhance operational training environments while maintaining ecological integrity.
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