Description
The City of Austin is seeking a qualified contractor to design, implement, and manage a comprehensive suite of environmental stewardship programs. The work includes community education, litter‑cleanup events, ecological restoration, and beautification activities across the city’s parks, waterways, and neighborhoods. The contractor must supply all necessary materials, develop curriculum and outreach materials, coordinate volunteers, and provide regular reporting to both Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) and Austin Watershed Protection (AWP). The effort is ongoing, with annual work plans, monthly and annual reports, and multiple deliverables tied to specific program milestones.
• Provide education curricula, lesson plans, and bilingual (English/Spanish) outreach for schools and community groups.
• Organize and execute regular litter‑cleanup events, supplying trash bags, gloves, safety gear, and event logistics (tables, tents, signage).
• Conduct ecological restoration (native planting, soil amendment) in riparian and shoreline areas.
• Manage an online volunteer registration system and maintain detailed event documentation.
• Submit monthly invoices, monthly reports, and a suite of annual reports (activity, accounting, litter surveys, success‑evaluation meetings).
• Maintain all required permits, licenses, and certifications; comply with City sustainability preferences and wage‑theft regulations.