Schofield Barracks Vegetation Management and Berm Maintenance, Oahu, HI
ID: 358626Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Alaska District (DOD-COE-AK)

Award Range

$0 - $2M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Natural Resources

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, is offering a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement focused on vegetation management and berm maintenance at Schofield Barracks and various training areas in Oahu, Hawaii. The initiative aims to ensure environmental safety and effective management of training lands through cyclical maintenance of grasslands, revegetation of bare areas, and upkeep of berms within live fire range lands. This cooperative agreement is crucial for sustainable land management practices and is open to municipal entities, non-governmental organizations, and individuals, with a funding ceiling of approximately $1.6 million. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by June 5, 2025, and can contact Grants Specialist Pamela Iverson at pamela.iverson@usace.army.mil or by phone at 907-753-2555 for further information.

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    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska District, has issued a Funding Opportunity Announcement for a cooperative agreement aimed at managing vegetation and maintaining berms at Schofield Barracks and various training areas in Hawaii. The initiative, with a funding ceiling of approximately $1.6 million, focuses on ensuring environmental safety and effective management of training lands. Key activities include cyclical maintenance of grasslands, revegetation efforts on bare areas, and upkeep of 908 berms within live fire range lands. The funding opportunity is open to municipal entities, NGOs, and individuals, with a submission deadline of June 5, 2025. Applications must comply with specific eligibility criteria and guidelines. The selection process emphasizes experience with natural resource management, technical approaches to project execution, and cost-effectiveness. The period of performance is one year, extendable for up to four additional years based on funding availability. This cooperative agreement aligns with the Army’s commitment to sustainable land management practices.
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