The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is dedicated to advancing the ecological integrity of Massachusetts’ natural systems through science-based restoration, habitat rehabilitation, and collaborative watershed management. Its core mission centers on restoring degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience against climate impacts.
DER - Division of Ecological Restoration is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors. Over the last 12 months, DER - Division of Ecological Restoration has obligated $326, issued 1 award, and worked with 1 contractor.
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AI Mission Profile
The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is dedicated to advancing the ecological integrity of Massachusetts’ natural systems through science-based restoration, habitat rehabilitation, and collaborative watershed management. Its core mission centers on restoring degraded aquatic and terrestrial ...
The Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) is dedicated to advancing the ecological integrity of Massachusetts’ natural systems through science-based restoration, habitat rehabilitation, and collaborative watershed management. Its core mission centers on restoring degraded aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, enhancing biodiversity, and building resilience against climate impacts. Strategic priorities include the implementation of regional restoration partnerships, advancement of priority ecological projects, and the development of infrastructure that supports ecological connectivity—particularly through transitional crossings and habitat linkage initiatives. DER emphasizes long-term ecological outcomes over short-term interventions, relying on adaptive management frameworks and community-engaged planning to guide its work.
The agency primarily procures environmental consulting services, engineering expertise, and program administration support to execute its restoration goals. It frequently issues grant solicitations and request for proposals to secure technical assistance for planning, design, and monitoring of large-scale ecological projects. Contract structures are predominantly grant-based or service-oriented, with a focus on performance-driven outcomes rather than fixed deliverables.
DER’s procurement activity is concentrated in NAICS 924110 for program administration of resource management initiatives and 541620 for environmental consulting, reflecting its reliance on external experts to design and evaluate restoration strategies. Engineering services (541330) support infrastructure-related ecological interventions, while translation services (541930) indicate efforts to ensure equitable access to information across diverse communities. The agency does not utilize set-asides and engages a broad spectrum of qualified vendors, prioritizing technical proficiency, ecological expertise, and proven track records in public-sector environmental projects.
As a division within the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game, DER operates statewide with no fixed physical headquarters, coordinating efforts across regional ecosystems. It relies on competitive solicitations, notices of funding opportunities, and request for proposals as its primary procurement vehicles, aligning with state and federal environmental funding cycles to advance public conservation objectives.
Recent DER - Division of Ecological Restoration Contracts
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