1450-24-R-IFBD-00013

The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (MDMR) has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the 2024 GBNERR Mastication Project, which involves selectively masticating approximately 603 acres within the Grand Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve (GBNERR) in Jasper County, Mississippi. The project aims to reduce woody vegetation and promote the growth of herbaceous understory, as well as re-open 8,800 feet of pre-existing firelanes and create a new 3,500-foot firelane. The contractor must be licensed, insured, and experienced with forestry mulching for habitat restoration, and will be required to follow best management practices to minimize environmental impacts and prevent the spread of invasive species. Bidders must provide three professional references, proof of license and insurance, and preference will be given to those with knowledge of local flora. The bid submission deadline is June 25, 2024, at 2:00 PM CST, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.

The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the IFB does not provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not include any listed award values or budget ranges, but the pricing is to be submitted on a per-acre basis.