UNSPSC 70161710: Wetland ecology and conservation service

Contracted services relating to ecological management and conservation of wetland areas

UNSPSC 70161710 Wetland ecology and conservation service is a Commodity code under which state and local governments procure ecological assessment, habitat restoration, and environmental engineering services for wetland protection and enhancement projects. Recent solicitations show state and local buyers acquiring baseline ecological surveys and feasibility studies; detailed design and permitting support for wetland restoration and tide gate removal; mechanical muck management and sediment disturbance to accelerate ecosystem recovery; riparian buffer revegetation and stream channel reconstruction; waterway debris removal following storm damage; and related regulatory compliance and construction oversight. The mix of issuing bodies is diverse: state agencies (Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Washington Department of Natural Resources, California State Coastal Conservancy, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection); county and municipal governments (Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners in Florida; Dorchester County, South Carolina; Town of Montville, Connecticut; City of Arlington, Texas); regional water utilities (Tampa Bay Water); special-purpose districts (Atlanta Beltline, Inc.; Los Altos Hills County Fire District; Brazos River Authority); and tribal governments (Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians).

Recent geographic activity spans Connecticut, Texas, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Utah, and Colorado. Representative recent opportunities include the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's ITB for Lake Miccosukee mechanical muck management (1,168.60 acres, $355,000 estimated budget, sealed bids due November 2, 2026); the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's RFP for engineering services supporting Gallagher Slough tide gate removal and coastal wetland restoration (proposals due September 17, 2026); the California Department of Parks and Recreation's invitation for bids on Villa Creek Estuary enhancement at Estero Bluffs State Park with mandatory 6 percent Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise participation (bids due July 7, 2026, engineer's estimate $1.05 million to $1.55 million); Tampa Bay Water's RFP for as-needed ecological services on a task-order basis (proposals due November 13, 2026); and Dorchester County's IFB for obstruction clearing on the Ashley River Scenic Blue Trail following Tropical Storm Debby (bids due October 21, 2026). The code shows active procurement across multiple environmental disciplines and jurisdictional scales, with contract values ranging from under $100,000 to over $1.5 million for larger restoration and engineering engagements.