Conservation RFPs

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 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 Western Municipal Water District issued an RFP to provide regional water loss management and technical assistance, including water loss audits, data validation, and leak detection. The program aims to assist participating retail agencies in complying with state regulations and improving water conservation practices. The contract term is two years with an option to extend for an additional two years within Riverside County.

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 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 Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking proposals for a study related to the HB 84 Certified Prescribed Fire Manager Claims Fund. This limited solicitation aims to conduct research and reporting on the claims fund with an estimated value between $50,000 and $250,000. Interested parties must search the State of Montana purchasing portal using the specific Opportunity ID to access full details and submit bids.

The Philadelphia Water Department seeks proposals to develop and implement water and watershed education programs and training for the Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, covering water, wastewater, stormwater, conservation, and watershed topics. The contractor will design curriculum materials, conduct workshops, and provide professional development for formal and informal educators, with work performed primarily in the City of Philadelphia. The solicitation is a Request for Proposals with an estimated value range of $500,000–$2,000,000.

The State of Maine's Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is seeking proposals for professional services to develop a comprehensive resilience plan for the Popham Peninsula in Phippsburg, Maine. The project includes a vulnerability assessment, stakeholder engagement, and the development of model ordinance language to support long-term coastal resilience. The anticipated period of performance runs from August 2026 through June 2027, with a potential one-year renewal option.

The California Department of Conservation is soliciting a contractor to interpret and analyze strong-motion ground response data to improve understanding of seismic design and post-earthquake response. The work involves analyzing data from geotechnical arrays and requires a proposal detailing research tasks, milestones, and a dissemination strategy. The contract is estimated between $120,000 and $350,000 with a performance period running from November 2026 through December 2028.

The New York State Office of General Services is soliciting bids on behalf of the Department of Environmental Conservation to install a fleet electric vehicle charging system in Stamford, NY. The project has an estimated value between $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 and requires a substantial completion period of 409 days following approval. Bidders must provide a bid security of $41,400 and are required to furnish 100% performance and labor and material bonds.

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry (DACF) issued an RFQ seeking qualified vendors to provide custodial services at the Bolton Hill facility in Augusta, ME. The solicitation includes specifications for routine cleaning and maintenance and requires vendors to submit responses through the State of Maine Vendor Self Service portal. Responses are due June 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM EDT, and the opportunity is currently open for bidding.

The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is soliciting lease proposals for office space in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. The solicitation seeks a modern quality building for a 15-year lease (10-year firm term plus option(s)), with specific requirements such as 24/7 HVAC for a server room, and restrictions on proximity to daycare facilities, schools, or parks. Offerors may be required to renovate the building to improve energy efficiency and conservation.

The Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Conservation & Recreation is soliciting contractors to perform excavation, onsite lead treatment, and offsite disposal of contaminated soils and debris at the MassDEP Hop Brook site in Northborough, MA. Work is to be performed at 150 Southwest Cutoff and includes compliance with Massachusetts prevailing wage and reporting requirements. Bids are due July 2, 2026; the opportunity was posted May 21, 2026 and is currently listed as open.

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service seeks construction services for streambank stabilization at Sharon Hollow Road and Ohley Hollow Road in Ohio County, West Virginia. The project involves clearing, channel shaping, erosion control, and the installation of riprap and gabions under the Emergency Watershed Protection program. This procurement is a firm-fixed-price contract set aside for small businesses with a North American Industry Classification System code of 237990.

The National Park Service issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for professional conservation services to evaluate and remediate mold from the museum collection at Vicksburg National Military Park. This procurement is a Small Business set-aside, firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance from April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026. Proposals are due by June 5, 2026, and selection will be based on cost, technical approach, and relevant experience.

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting vendors to perform statewide boundary research, maintenance, demarcation, and related services under solicitation DCR 969. The contract is expected to run for five years and requires experience in property boundary research, delivery of geospatial data compatible with Esri, and compliance with the Commonwealth’s Supplier Diversity Program. The solicitation is open with a rolling enrollment and an updated bid opening date noted in recent amendments.

The USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service seek a short-term rental of 4,000–5,500 square feet of office space in Pierce County, Washington. The contract is anticipated to run from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027, with four additional option years available. This procurement is set aside for small business concerns and requires an all-inclusive monthly price for the specified locations.

The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, State Lands Division, is soliciting qualifications from firms to provide Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessment services to support due diligence for land acquisitions. Awards will be open-end agreements under which the State Lands Division will issue specific assignment requests for quotes via email to selected consultants. Consultants must be licensed professional engineers or geologists registered in Alabama to be eligible for consideration.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is soliciting proposals to acquire, install, and maintain a statewide Land Mobile Radio System and Backhaul Network to support DEC operations including Divisions of Law Enforcement and Forest Protection. The solicitation requires proposers to demonstrate competency in implementing Land Mobile Radio Systems and sets participation goals for SDVOB (6%) and MWBE (30%). The posting was issued March 23, 2026 and proposals are due September 21, 2026.

The Northwest Arkansas Conservation Authority (NACA) is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from qualified firms to review and improve existing inter-city contracts and assist in drafting updated agreements. Submissions must include firm history, relevant project experience, key personnel resumes, and references in both hard-copy and electronic formats. The deadline for submission is 2:00 PM local time on June 12, 2026, with inquiries directed to Facility Manager Mike Neil.