BLM KFO VEGETATION MGMT PLAN

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Kingman Field Office (KFO) is seeking a contractor to develop a Vegetation Management Plan (VMP) and Environmental Assessment (EA) for BLM-managed lands in northwestern Arizona. The VMP will outline treatment methods to maintain and restore vegetation communities, while the EA will analyze and disclose the potential impacts of the VMP and alternatives. The contractor will work with BLM specialists to develop geospatial products, conduct external scoping, and prepare a draft EA. The project has a period of performance from October 15, 2026, to October 14, 2027. • The VMP will include treatment methods such as prescribed fire, manual, mechanical, chemical, and prescribed grazing treatments. • The EA will analyze resources such as air quality, areas of critical environmental concern, cultural resources, and threatened or endangered species. • The contractor will provide a draft VMP and EA for BLM review and approval. • The contractor will also develop a project schedule and management plan, and coordinate with BLM staff and stakeholders. • The project requires compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the National Historic Preservation Act. • The contractor must have experience with similar projects, including NEPA Environmental Assessments for fuels treatments, vegetation management, or restoration projects.