Forest Legacy Grant Coordinator

Agency:	State Government of Mississippi
State:	Mississippi
Type of Government:	State & Local
Posted Date:	Jan 15, 2026
Due Date:	Feb 9, 2026
Solicitation No:	1451-26-R-IFBD-00002
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Procurement Details

Smart Number	1451-26-R-IFBD-00002	Advertised Date	01/15/2026 12:00 AM
RFx #	3160007838	Submission Date	02/09/2026 10:00 AM
RFx Status	Open	Major Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICES NON-IT
RFx Opening Date	02/09/2026 10:00 AM	Sub Procurement Category	PERSONNEL SERVICE - NON-TECHNOLOGY
RFx Type	Invitation for Bid
Agency	MS FORESTRY COMMISSION
RFx Description	Develop & distribute Forest Legacy Program (FLP), promote & facilitate meetings with landowners & companies, enlist partnerships, identify cost share and solicit applications, assist applicants with application completion

Contact Information

Name	Rebekah Olander	Email	ROLANDER@MFC.MS.GOV
Phone	6013592830	Fax

RFx Items

PRODUCT CATEGORY	PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
94732	Serv ForestConserv

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Bid Attachments

Attachments FLLP - Bid Packet
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MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY COMMISSION

3139 Highway 468 West

Pearl, MS 39208

Invitation for Bids (IFB)

Mississippi Forestry Commission

Forest Legacy Program Administration

IFB No.: Forest Legacy 2026

Issue Date: January 15, 2026

RFx Number: 3160007838

SMART RFx Number: 1451-26-R-IFBD-00002

1. Introduction and Purpose

The Mississippi Forestry Commission (MFC) is soliciting sealed bids from qualified

contractors to perform contract services for the Forest Legacy Program in the defined

Forest Legacy Areas within the State of Mississippi. The purpose of this IFB is to establish

one or more contracts to ensure capable, qualified and experienced service under MFC

management.

This IFB is issued in accordance with Mississippi procurement laws and regulations. All

bidders must carefully review the requirements and submit complete responses.

2. Scope of Work

2.1 Contracting Service Requirements

• Duties include the development and distribution of Forest Legacy Program (FLP)

promotion and communication materials as needed.

• Update electronic copies of Assessment of Need (AON) for posting on web as

needed.

• Organize, promote and facilitate meetings and/or communications with land trusts,

conservancies and other interested parties to inform interested parties about the

FLP.

• Enlist partnerships and identify cost share funds and to solicit applications.

• Update the distribution list of land trusts, agencies, partners and others interested in

the FLP to use for solicitation of applications and periodic program updates.

• Aid applicants and their representatives with application completion.

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• Coordinate the review and selection of nomination(s) with the State Forest

Stewardship Coordinating Committee and submission of the nomination to the

USDA Forest Service.

• Facilitate the submission of a nominated tract(s) to the USFS for consideration.

• Attend regional and national FLP meeting to represent Mississippi. Attend National

Land Trust Alliance meeting to represent Mississippi and attend trainings relevant to

Mississippi’s program.

• Work with MFC staff to submit annual and semi-annual performance and update all

information in the Forest Legacy Information System (FLIS) as required by USFS.

• Serve as point of contact in coordination with MFC FLP Coordinator throughout

award period.

• Supervise any subcontractors in coordination with FLP Coordinator.

• Update record-keeping plan for MS for MFC approval. Maintain records of FLP

administrative and acquisition grants.

• Aid MFC staff in developing annual administrative and acquisition grant narratives,

budgets, and grant applications, as needed.

• Participate in USDA FS Region 8 Review of FLP Proposals, at invitation of USDA.

• Facilitate due diligence of funded FLP acquisitions and provide appraisal review

services and development of baseline documentation reports where needed.

• Assist in preparing for Program Reviews and Quality Assurance Inspections of Forest

Legacy Projects as needed.

• Monitor FLP conservation easements, record monitoring reports and submit to

USDA FS.

2.3 Site Conditions

• Not applicable

2.4 Expected Workload

• Work assignments are dictated in large part by Forest Legacy Program approved

funding and program requirements and in line with Mississippi Forestry

Commission program goals.

3. Contractor Qualifications

3.1 Licensing

• No licenses requirements

3.2 Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as Forest Legacy Program coordinator

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3.3 Insurance Requirements

Contractors must provide certificates demonstrating: - General liability insurance

minimum: $1,000,000 per occurrence. - Worker’s compensation as required by Mississippi

law. - Vehicle liability for all equipment used under the contract.

4. Technical Specifications

4.1 Forest Legacy Standards

• Operate within national Forest Legacy Program standards as set forth by USFS.

4.2 Equipment Requirements

• Contractor must provide for their own personal transportation

4.3 Documentation

• All reporting and documentation must be completed as prescribed under

Contracting Service Requirements - 2.1

5. Contract Term and Work Assignments

5.1 Contract Duration

• Initial contract term: Five (5) years

5.2 Task Orders

• Not applicable

6. Bid Submission Requirements

6.1 Required Documents

• Bid form (Appendix B)

• Company background and experience summary

• Budget detailing itemized expenses associated with Travel/Meals, Mileage, Air Fare,

Administrative Assistance/Technical support, and Project Manager with a sum cost

per project.

• Proof of Business:

o Good to do business in Mississippi

o Registered with Mississippi Secretary of State

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6.2 Submission Format

• Bids must be sealed and clearly labeled with the IFB number.

• Electronic submissions will be acceptable through:

o Emails: Only email Richard McInnis at rmcinnis@mfc.ms.gov or Rebekah

Olander at rolander@mfc.ms.gov

o MAGIC: Instructions are provided for registering in MAGIC if needed

(Appendix A).

6.3 Deadline

• Bids must be received no later than February 9, 2026, at 10:00:00 a.m.

• Late submissions will not be accepted.

7. Evaluation and Award

7.1 Evaluation Criteria

Awards will be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder(s) based on: - Pricing

- Compliance with IFB requirements - Demonstrated experience and capability

The MFC reserves the right to reject bids from vendors whose previous work for the agency

was determined to be unsatisfactory.

7.2 Multiple Awards

• Not Applicable

8. Performance Standards

8.1 Quality Control

• Must meet MFC Forest Legacy Program guidelines and requirements as outlined in

contracting services requirements 2.1

• Must meet national USFS Forest Legacy Program requirements

8.2 Safety Compliance

• Not applicable

8.3 Non-Performance

• Failure to meet contract requirements may result in termination.

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9. Invoicing and Payment

9.1 Invoicing Requirements

Invoices must include: Detailed report outlining activities completed and hours of labor

per activity. Final invoice must cover cost of contractor’s planning labor expense, clerical

expense, and any other administrative expenses.

9.2 Payment Schedule

• Payments will be made within thirty (30) days of approved invoice.

10. Appendices

• Appendix A – Instructions on how to sign up/register for MAGIC

• Appendix B – Bid Form

• Appendix C – Sample Contract

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