Site work for a development in Poplar, Montana. Completed plans call for site work for a development.

The Fort Peck Fish & Game Department located in Poplar, Montana is requesting BIDS for a Project Manager for a federally funded grant titled, "Fort Peck Buffalo Program (MT) - Northern Plains Bison Range Conservation Improvements via Improved Fencing, Technician Skill & Enhanced Forage Quality; Community Access via an Attractive Walking Trail; and Workforce & Economic Development via Public Education Programming and Tourist Access." Grant was approved for spending from the National Fish & Wildlife Foundation as of June 1, 2024. The grant has four main aims: o Enhance Native Grasslands Ecology and Herd Health Resilience o Advance Tribally Led Conservation and Restoration Priorities through Herd and Tribal Land Ownership Expansion o Contribute to Workforce Development Develop and deliver K-12 curricula to engender conservation career interest o Strengthen Community Resilience and Engagement, Expand Public and Community Access to Nature Support development of a robust Eco-Lodge to house guests (in collaboration with MSU/Architecture); Develop and deliver Dark Sky Park educational programming for K-14 and community participants. Activities to meet these aims are intended to include the following: o Enhance community health and engagement with the Cultural Herd through a completed and expanded buffalo connections walking trail, linking it up to the Tribes' Eco-Lodge and quarantine facility (used for bison transfers from Yellowstone National Park). o Foster a deeper connection for tribal youth to their buffalo and culture to build aspirations and skills for conservation professions. Youth will engage with Indigenous Knowledge (and western science) educational programs on the ranch pertaining to land and bison management, the Bison Conservation Transfer Program (partnering FPIR with YNP), and native food and medicinal plants recovery and sustainable uses. With guidance from scientists, tribal elders and knowledge-keepers, K-14 field trip groups will engage in citizen-science learning that contributes to ecological goals. K-12 teachers will utilize these lessons in their classrooms following field engagement. o Increase eco-tourism capacity and value of the buffalo connections trail and EcoLodge. This project will establish hunter, tourist and classroom field trip access to the Eco-Lodge, currently being renovated. Dark Sky Park tourist and classroom programming with docents and telescopes will be offered in conjunction with Eco-Lodge use. Community-wide education activities also will include trail reports and other updates via Facebook, the local newspaper and radio programs. This BID will include the following scope of work: o Support Grant and Department Director Robbie Magnan and the contracted Project Manager in communications with community and school partners and providing project reporting; o Contribute to and oversee the development of the Chief Good Woman's EcoLodge (both the existing structure and a potential new structure) as a tourism, school field trips and community education resource; o Development and deliver associated Dark Sky Park programming; o Organize utilization procedures and maintain record-keeping for utilization of the Eco-Lodge and Dark Sky Park; o Contribute to the Pte Group's and other community member's collaboration on these activities and support collaborations with other major partners, including Fort Peck Community College, Montana State University and Defenders of Wildlife for project success; o Collaborate on buffalo, native plants and citizen science curricular development and delivery, including school field trips to the Eco-Lodge/Park. Cost Estimates: The grant budget allows for up to $32,000 per year for four years. Project supplies will be provided by the Fish & Game Department in accordance with grant budgets. Partners will assist with grant development as needed to fund new EcoLodge construction. Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance: The Consultant will comply with the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes TERO regulations. If the contract is over $100,000, the Consultant will be required to pay a 3% TERO fee directly to t he TERO Program and contact TERO Director (406)768-2461 or email at fptero@nemontel.net. Details of the payment will be outlined in the Agreement/Contract. Insurance: The Contractor shall provide general liability and other insurance as follows: o Worker's Compensation (State: Statutory) o General Liability ($1,000,000/$3,000,000) o Auto Liability ($1,000,000/$3,000,000) o Contractual Liability ($2,000,000/$1,000,000) o Owner's and Contractor's Protective Policy ($2,000,000/$1,000,000) Qualifications: o Specify education/certifications -strong candidates would be expected to have earned a Bachelor's degree at a minimum, such as in an education, environmental or project management field. o Specify experience - strong candidates will have successfully completed at least 3 years of program management, educational programming, outcomes delivery and reporting. In addition, they will have demonstrated expertise in building and coordinating cross-institutional and community-based collaborations. o Specify vision - strong candidates will describe a vision for their work in this position in light of Pte Group activities and priorities. Project Contacts: Robert (Robbie) Magnan, Director, Fish & Game Department. 406-768-7270; rmagnan@fortpecktribes.net Selection of BID will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder and selected bidder will be contacted via phone or email, if not present. The Fort Peck Tribes reserve the right to reject any or all bids received. Selection Process: The Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe's Fish & Game Department will review each bid and may consult with the Tribal Administration, Tribal Finance, and other grant partners. The contract will be awarded to the most qualified and responsible bidder as determined by the Department. Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes reserve the right to reject any or all bids. It is anticipated contractor will be selected no later than November 1, 2024. The cost of preparing responses to this RFB shall be borne by the respondents and shall not be reimbursed by the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Criteria for rating candidates will include the following: o 30% Reputation for personal and professional integrity and competence; ability to work with and comply with Tribal, Federal, and State government agencies and persons in official oversight/compliance capacities. o 60% Professional and educational experience and project vision. o 10% Tribal Preference. Please note - Potential options exist for amending the Agreement/Contract resulting from this RFB to include additional related tasks.