MIL DEPT - Integrated Wildland Fire Management

The State of Vermont Military Department is seeking a qualified contractor to develop an Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan (IWFMP) for the Ethan Allen Firing Range (Jericho, VT) and Camp Johnson (Colchester, VT). The plan must meet National Guard Bureau (NGB) Wildland Fire Management Program guidance and provide a comprehensive framework covering wildfire prevention, preparedness, fuels management, prescribed fire, and wildfire response while supporting the military training mission and natural resource stewardship. The contract is a 2‑year base period with options to extend to a total of 5 years. Bids are to be submitted electronically by the deadline, and questions must be submitted in writing by the specified date. • Scope: Prepare a full IWFMP for two military installations, including risk assessment, fuel load analysis, prescribed‑fire protocols, emergency response procedures, and resource‑stewardship recommendations. • Deliverables: Written plan document, supporting GIS maps, fuel‑treatment recommendations, and implementation schedule. • Duration: 2‑year contract (possible extension to 5 years). • Location: Chittenden County, Vermont (sites in Jericho and Colchester). • Submission: Email bids to [email protected] and to contract rep Ryan Ochs by 4 PM, 10 Sep 2026. • Questions due: 4 PM, 3 Sep 2026. • Required security clearance: NCIC‑III/TSDB background check for personnel accessing VTARNG facilities.