Requests for Proposals

Hanging Lake is an iconic and popular historic tourist destination located within the White River National Forest. In late July of 2021, a debris flow originating from the Grizzly Creek fire burn scar significantly damaged the Deadhorse Creek drainage, including the hiking trail. The debris flow covered major trail sections, swept away bridges, downed trees, and buried the trail in mud, boulders, and logs. Following the debris flows, White River National Forest (WRNF) staff, the National Forest Foundation (NFF), and our partners have developed plans to construct a more sustainable and resilient trail to match this world-class destination and plan for the next 100 years.

The NFF is seeking a team of experts to repair, restore, and reconstruct the Hanging Lake Trail. Work includes but is not limited to; trail construction and reconstruction, replacement of 7 existing bridges, installing a boardwalk at Spouting Rock, stabilization of the historic Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) shelter, stream restoration, replacement of wayfinding and interpretive signage, and construction of an improved trailhead.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by January 1, 2024.

Contact:

Emily Kasyon, [email protected]

The Turnagain Pass Trail Construction Project is for construction of an unbuilt approximately 4.5-mile segment of the Iditarod National Historic Trail (INHT) on the Chugach National Forest. This project will continue construction from the current northern terminus on the lower reaches of Turnagain Pass to a connection point on the Seward Highway at sea level. All construction should be complete by December 1, 2026.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 15, 2023.

Contact:

Kenzie Barnwell, [email protected]

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) and the USDA Forest Service (USFS) are working together to implement the South Shadows Stewardship Project. The project consists of three treatment units totaling 117 acres. The objective is to remove aspen affected by sudden aspen decline (SAD) from these units, to trigger regeneration of young aspen that provide short- and medium-term forage and cover for wildlife and to reinvigorate the aspen market.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 19, 2023.

Contact:

Erik Snow, [email protected]

The NFF seeks a qualified consultant to guide its next strategic planning process. Beginning in January 2024, this process will involve deep engagement with key stakeholders across the U.S. and will culminate with an in-person presentation to the Board of Directors in October 2024. The final deliverable is a comprehensive three to five-year strategic plan for the organization.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 29, 2023.

Contact:

Mary Mitsos, President & CEO

The Santa Catalina Ranger District, the USDA Forest Service, and the NFF seek proposals for the following work in a designated riparian corridor along Sabino Creek - removal of invasive plants via foliar herbicide application, chainsaws, tree felling and mechanical removal such as cutting or pull. This treatment plan will be specific to the riparian areas of Sabino Canyon Recreation Area for the sake of biodiversity conservation, enhancing native species recruitment and increasing wildlife habitat potential through the mapping, chemical treatment, manual removal, and monitoring of key invasive species.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 15, 2023.

Contact:

John Goraj, [email protected]

The NFF is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to implement and integrate a comprehensive software solution in Microsoft Dynamics 365 leveraging the common data model. The primary focus of this project is to enhance our grant-making processes, streamline outbound contracts, and establish efficient field project management capabilities that improve operations and capacity for reporting outcomes across multiple dimensions.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by January 5, 2024.

Contact:

Jessica McCutcheon, [email protected]

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) in partnership with the Sierra National Forest is seeking an Archeologic Oversight Services (AOS) Contractor to provide review, oversight, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) for a contracted field crew that will be conducting survey plan development, archeological survey coverage, site recording and site record updates, and survey report writing in the Kaiser East and Sierra Vista South project areas.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 19, 2023.

Contact:

Sara Vaughan, [email protected]

The National Forest Foundation (NFF) in partnership with the Sierra National Forest (SNF) is seeking an archeological crew to complete surveys, monitoring, and report writing in the Kaiser East and Sierra Vista South project areas. Contractor duties will include surveying of historic properties inventory, implementation of recommendations, and final report writing and documentation of archeological sites in support of planning and National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) decision for the Kaiser East and Sierra Vista project areas within the SNF.

Deadline:

Responses should be emailed by December 19, 2023.

Contact:

Sara Vaughan, [email protected]