Request for Quotations: Field Liaison for USDA RCPP to Restore Longleaf Pine in Mississippi
Supports a field liaison to coordinate outreach and technical assistance for restoring 50,000 acres of longleaf pine habitat in Mississippi, focusing on reforestation, prescribed burning, and ecological health.
Funder: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Due Dates: May 5, 2026 (questions deadline) | May 21, 2026 (proposal deadline)
Funding Amounts: Level of effort not to exceed half-time; total cost to be negotiated upon award; project period through September 30, 2029
Summary: Contract opportunity for a field liaison to support longleaf pine restoration in Mississippi by engaging landowners and coordinating conservation efforts.
Key Information: Offerors must be located in Mississippi and possess expertise in forestry or wildlife biology related to longleaf pine ecosystems.
Description
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) is seeking a qualified contractor to serve as a field liaison for a USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) project focused on longleaf pine restoration in Mississippi. The contractor will provide outreach and technical assistance to private landowners, assist with applications for RCPP financial assistance, coordinate with NFWF, NRCS, and grantee partners, and track and report on project deliverables and environmental outcomes. The overarching goal is to restore or enhance 50,000 acres of longleaf pine habitat through reforestation, prescribed burning, forest stand improvement, and brush management, thereby supporting wildlife and ecological health in the region.
