Protect and Restore Endangered Species Sites, Fort Bragg, NC

Auburn University is issuing a Request for Proposal on behalf of the Fort Bragg Environmental Division in North Carolina to procure comprehensive protection and restoration services for endangered species sites across approximately 130,000 acres at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall. The procurement encompasses three primary deliverables: project management, endangered species habitat restoration including 175 acres of midstory and brush removal, and protection of approximately 859 Red-cockaded Woodpecker cavity trees from prescribed fire. The selected service provider must furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, transportation, and materials necessary to execute the work during the contract period from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. Key personnel requirements include a Project Manager with OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety training and a minimum of five years of forestry and wildlife habitat management experience, along with field technicians capable of identifying common tree and shrub species in North Carolina sandhills. The RFP opened March 11, 2026, with a questions deadline of March 18, 2026, at 4:45 PM CST and a proposal closing date of March 25, 2026, at 10:30 AM CST; proposals must be submitted through Auburn University's JAGGAER Sourcing Event Portal. Evaluation criteria are weighted equally at 50 percent each for pricing (lowest overall cost) and past performance, which includes relevant experience, prior successful completion of similar activities, references, and key personnel qualifications. The service provider must submit a Quality Control Plan within 10 days of contract commencement and monthly progress reports by the 10th of each month, along with compliance with Fort Bragg Regulation 350-6 regarding range operations and military safety procedures.

Bidders must meet specific organizational requirements, including certification of compliance with Alabama sales tax requirements under Act No. 2006-557, confirmation of non-debarment status under Federal Acquisition Regulations, and E-Verify documentation or a statement confirming no Alabama office or resident employees. Auburn University is committed to utilizing Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business subcontractors when necessary, with reporting required throughout contract performance. All personnel require background checks and Automated Installation Entry access badges and must be U.S. citizens legally authorized to work in the United States. Insurance requirements include Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, Commercial Automobile Liability of $1,000,000 combined single limit, and Environmental Liability Insurance if hazardous materials are handled. No incumbent contractor information or specific funding amounts are disclosed in the solicitation documents. Auburn University reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part by line item or to make multiple awards as deemed in the University's best interest, with questions directed to Christalyn Thomas at cmc0122@auburn.edu or +1 334-844-3711.