Description
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New England Division is seeking a qualified small‑business firm to complete a full forest inventory and produce a detailed forest‑resource management plan for the Hodges Village Dam project in Oxford, Massachusetts. The contractor will field‑survey approximately 578 forested acres using variable‑radius point sampling (15‑ or 20‑BAF prisms) on a systematic grid, compile species, DBH, volume, and health data, and deliver a comprehensive written report, GIS maps, and a ten‑year management schedule that addresses timber harvest, habitat preservation, climate‑change adaptation, and other stewardship objectives. All work must comply with USACE safety, security, and environmental regulations, and the contract will be awarded on a firm‑fixed‑price basis after the 18 August 2026 deadline.
• Conduct a 578‑acre variable‑radius forest inventory (15/20 BAF prisms) with 10 % error at 95 % confidence.
• Produce a written management plan, GIS maps, and data deliverables aligned with USACE environmental stewardship goals.
• Provide required pre‑work safety documentation (ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN, AHA, SSHO designation, certifications) within 21 days of award and submit monthly status reports.
• Contract type: Firm‑Fixed‑Price, 270‑day performance period, set‑aside for women‑owned small businesses.