Conservation RFPs

Close: Dec 31, 2028

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks contractors to provide repair and maintenance services for specialty facility equipment (e.g., boats, snowmobiles, bicycles, hydraulic lifts) and related towing and safety/operational training under a Master Service Agreement. The procurement is estimated at about $200,000 per year for a five-year term and is posted on the state's COMMBUYS portal.

Close: Jan 12, 2026

The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development seeks consulting services to support agency rulemaking. Work includes preparing Fiscal Impact Statements, Housing Impact Statements, and Racial Equity Statements necessary to implement rulemaking efforts. The selected contractor will provide these services under an Intermediate RFP process with electronic submissions accepted through OregonBuys.

Close: Jan 9, 2026

Hillsborough County (Conservation & Environmental Lands Management) is soliciting proposals to lease up to 7,905 acres of the Lower Green Swamp Nature Preserve for cattle grazing over an eight-year term, with required in-kind land management services (invasive species control, fertilization, fence and road maintenance, feral hog/exotic animal removal). The solicitation requires proposers to attend at least one mandatory Pre‑Proposal Conference and one Site Visit (scheduled Dec 18 and Dec 19, 2025) and to submit proposals electronically through the County's Euna/Bonfire portal. Proposer qualifications include experience in large grazing operations, pasture management, environmental conservation, and possession (or subcontracting) of an active Florida Pesticide Applicator License; insurance and security deposit requirements are detailed in the solicitation attachments.

Close: May 30, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting proposals from qualified landscape architecture and land planning firms to provide as-needed landscape architecture, planning, trail design, and construction administration services. The selection requires demonstrated experience in ecological landscaping, low impact development, GIS and AutoCAD deliverables and the ability to address climate-related landscape and planning issues.

Close: Nov 19, 2026

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.

Close: Jan 8, 2026

The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is soliciting bids for structure replacements on Seven Mile Road in Sproul State Forest (Forest District 10, Clinton County). Bidding is conducted electronically via Bid Express with the bid package available through the DCNR portal. Bids are scheduled to open on January 8, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time.

Close: Jan 13, 2026

Delaware County is soliciting an annual contract for drainage maintenance to provide agricultural maintenance services including tile repair, swale reconditioning, and ditch cleaning. The contract will be used by the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District and is administered through the Delaware County Engineers Office. Bids are open with a response deadline on 2026-01-13 and the solicitation was posted on 2025-12-12.

Close: Apr 10, 2029

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.

Close: May 30, 2029

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.

Close: Dec 31, 2027

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.

Close: Jan 13, 2026

The Lamar Soil and Water Conservation District is soliciting sealed bids to repair the Auds Creek Site 8A floodwater retarding structure in Lamar County, Texas. Bids are due January 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM CST and the scope includes embankment slope repairs, spillway reshaping, waterway grading, and replacement of the trash rack, slide gate, and fencing.

Close: Jun 30, 2028

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.

Close: Jan 6, 2026

Provide disposal of Environmental Protection Agency s (EPA), Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) defined hazardous pharmaceutical waste. Services must include all labor, materials, tools, equipment, analysis, travel, transportation, documentation, waste treatment, disposal and support services required to categorize, package, transport, document and dispose of hazardous wastes from the RDC.

Close: Jan 16, 2026

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) – DCR Forest Fire Control is soliciting quotes for utility vehicles (Gators/UTVs) and related accessories under the Commonwealth’s FAC116 statewide contract. Quotes are due via COMMBUYS by January 16, 2026 at 5:00 PM Eastern. Attached RFQ and Bidder Response Form provide specifications and response requirements.

Close: Jan 12, 2026

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for Specialty Crop Block Grants. Organizations, institutions, and individuals can apply for funding for projects such as pest and disease control; developing new and improved seed varieties and specialty crops; investing in specialty crop research, including conservation and environmental outcomes; and increasing child and adult nutrition knowledge and consumption of specialty crops.

Close: Jan 9, 2026

General construction services. Water infiltration remediation project -phase II. Construction work includes all necessary labor, equipment, materials, supervision, management and administration to provide the water infiltration remediation scope as designed, including but not limited to the replacement of slate roof, dormers, copper dome, windows, skylights, roof, guastivaino tile restoration, and conservation of sculpture and rotunda mural.

Close: Jul 1, 2029

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).

Close: May 1, 2029

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.

Close: Jan 7, 2026

The Missouri Department of Conservation is soliciting bids to print 50,000 copies of a 24-page booklet titled the 2026 Spring Turkey Hunting Regulations and Information (E00605); printed samples must be received before the solicitation closing date. The solicitation was posted on 2025-12-23 and responses are due by 2026-01-07. This is an Invitation for Bid for commercial printing services (NAICS 323111) and is not a grant program.

Close: Jan 23, 2026

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is opening the application period for 2025 VFC Grants. Non-profit rural call or volunteer fire departments providing service to populations of less than 10000 and 80% or greater call volunteer firefighters are encouraged to apply. Funding available on a 50% reimbursement basis (NTE $3500) only. Review attachment 2025 VFC Announcement and Guidelines for details and to start your application.