Conservation RFPs

The Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game (with the Department of Conservation and Recreation) seeks qualified vendors to perform preliminary environmental site examinations, hazardous materials screening, and hazardous materials remediation to form a Qualified Contractors List. The procurement is fee-for-service with work awarded on a project-by-project basis and a maximum contract/project duration noted as up to eight years.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is soliciting vendors to provide lifeguard training and certification services and to offer aquatic facility rentals under a multi-vendor Master Service Agreement. Vendors must submit electronic quotes via COMMBUYS and the contract is expected to run for approximately five years with an estimated annual value of about $100,000.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting vendors to provide on-call snow and ice removal services (plowing, salting, sanding) for Quincy Shore Drive and William J. Day Boulevard. The contract term is an initial 2.5 years with two optional 2-year renewals (total 6.5 years) and an estimated annual value of approximately $235,000.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bids for uniform dry cleaning and tailoring services including inventorying garments, spot cleaning, minor alterations, and delivery within seven days. The solicitation is open, the contract is projected to run approximately five years with an estimated total value near $130,000, and the bid opening date is 2028-06-30.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation is soliciting qualified instructors and instructor trainers to provide Certified Pool Operator (CPO), Practical Pool Management PLUS (PPM+), Aquatic Facility Operator (AFO) courses and related course materials under a Master Service Agreement. The contract is planned as a multi-vendor, 5-year agreement with an estimated annual value shown on the posting.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting partners experienced with urban youth (ages 10–21) to provide recreational and educational programming at DCR facilities or suitable non-DCR sites, with selected partners responsible for required permitting and insurance documentation. This is a Fee-for-Service Request for Proposal with an estimated annual value of approximately $2,500,000 and an expected contract duration of three years.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting proposals for museum and interpretive services including interpretive planning, media design, research, writing and production of original artwork, subject matter expertise, and fabrication/installation and maintenance. The contract term is five years with up to two optional renewal years, a maximum obligation of $5 million, and includes Commonwealth compliance requirements.

This RFP seeks a qualified vendor to provide mobile audiometric testing services in the province of British Columbia, Canada. The program is intended to deliver on-site hearing testing for workers in compliance with provincial occupational health and safety requirements, similar to the WorkSafeBC hearing conservation framework. The contract includes provisions for renewal-year pricing adjustments based on adjustments to the current contract.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting proposals to provide free beginner group swim lessons and lifeguard-readiness lessons at non-DCR public sites. Programs must consist of 8–10 classes taught by certified instructors and will be priced per participant for statewide delivery. The procurement has an estimated annual value of $350,000 and a project term of three years.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks to establish a pre-qualified list of vendors to provide snow making and grooming supplies, equipment, and services, including installation, maintenance, and repair. The contract term is expected to be up to nine years (three-year base with renewal options) with an estimated value around $500,000; bids must be submitted via COMMBUYS.

The Virginia Department of Transportation issued a Government-to-Government funding agreement solicitation titled 'Monarch Butterflies' to support recovery plan efforts. This agreement provides funding pursuant to the Monarch Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances (CCAA) in collaboration with the University of Illinois – Energy Resource Center. The project is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2,000,000 and was officially posted in February 2026.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) is soliciting bidders for parts, hardware, accessories, and other supplies not available on statewide contract to maintain and repair the Department’s unique facility equipment. The award is expected to be a Master Service Agreement with multiple vendors for an estimated $230,000 per year and a contract term through August 31, 2029 (close date listed as July 1, 2029 on the posting).

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a contractor to provide First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) training services for NYSDEC staff. The primary training location will be at 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY 12180. Proposals must be submitted by August 19, 2026, under NYS Contract Reporter listing CR# 2136557.

The Spokane Conservation District is soliciting proposals for the procurement of approximately 2,000 containerized trees and associated nursery services funded by the USDA Forest Service. The contract involves growing, packaging, and delivering 15-gallon trees that meet ANSI Z60.1 specifications to support local shade-tree initiatives. The estimated maximum award for this procurement is $400,000 with a performance period running from May to October 2026.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) seeks pre-qualified vendors to establish a Master Service Agreement to provide roadway patch materials including hot mix asphalt, cold patch, and emulsion. The contract has an initial term of one year with options to renew for four additional one-year periods (total potential duration five years) and an estimated annual value of approximately $25,000.

The State of Colorado is soliciting proposals from qualified contractors to provide Public Art Repair, Maintenance, and Restoration Services for public art assets throughout the state. The selected contractor will be responsible for the inspection, conservation, repair, and routine maintenance of various public artworks owned or managed by the State. Proposals must be submitted through the BidNet Direct (Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System) platform by the stated deadline.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program seeks qualified vendors of standard and adaptive recreation equipment, parts, and related or custom services to supply, maintain, and customize equipment for year-round recreational activities for people with disabilities in the Massachusetts state park system. The solicitation (BD-24-1020-DCRCU-DC250-101920) is an open non-statewide solicitation that allows electronic quotes.

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting qualified organizations to provide adaptive recreation program services for people with disabilities through its Universal Access Program. Services include activity facilitation, operation, leadership, and risk management within Massachusetts State Parks and facilities. The solicitation targets up to five contractors for a projected five-year contract with an estimated total value of approximately $750,000.

The objective of this project is to create an NRI to responsibly and appropriately guide county and municipal planning decisions as they relate to land use, open space acquisition, and climate impacts. Further, the NRI will serve as a valuable resource for schools, community groups, residents, and any who aspire to learn about their local environment. The NRI should include the standard elements of an NRI based on the guide “Creating a Natural Resource Inventory’ issued by Cornell University Department of Natural Resources for the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Hudson River Estuary Program (HREP). The Respondent will work collaboratively with the HREP, the County’s Planning Department, both the Land Use and GIS Divisions, the Division of Environmental Resources, the County Water Advisory Council, the Soil and Water Conservation District, municipalities, and other stakeholders (the project team) to create a publicly accessible tool for municipal leaders and elected officials, local sustainability and environmental committees, stakeholders, students and teachers, and residents.

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) issued Invitation to Bid ITB-14809 (agency reference FWC 25/26-61) for law enforcement rain and winter gear. The solicitation seeks insulated clothing and outerwear for use in cold and wet environments by FWC Division of Law Enforcement personnel. Bidders must be registered in the MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) system and with SunBiz prior to the bid opening to be considered responsive.