Riparian Forests For Landowners - Implementation - Potomac/Shenandoah River Basins

The Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF) is seeking a qualified contractor to provide site preparation, planting, and ongoing maintenance of Riparian Forest Buffers (RFBs) for private landowners participating in the Riparian Forests for Landowners Program within the Potomac and Shenandoah River basins. This effort aims to improve water quality, enhance wildlife habitat, and stabilize stream banks across a wide geographic area that includes numerous counties and independent cities in Virginia. The contract will be awarded under a Micro Business Set‑Aside and follows a “Quick Quote” procurement process. • Scope includes clearing, grading, planting native trees/shrubs, and periodic maintenance (e.g., weed control, re‑planting) of riparian buffer zones. • Work locations span multiple counties (e.g., Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Shenandoah) and cities within the Potomac/Shenandoah basins. • Contract period runs until the close date of October 19 2026, with deliverables tied to the seasonal planting calendar and ongoing maintenance cycles.