Site Assessment and Salvage Planning

The contract requires the performance of a pre-salvage site assessment focused on ocotillo and agave plants, with the goal of developing a comprehensive salvage plan that outlines specific removal methodologies, viability projections for each species, and a proposed distribution strategy between local sale and return to county lands. The assessment must evaluate the health, density, and environmental context of these native plants to inform safe and sustainable extraction techniques that maximize plant survival rates during relocation. The salvage plan must include detailed metrics on expected survival probabilities, logistical considerations for transplanting, and a clear breakdown of the percentage of plants designated for local commercial use versus those to be returned to public lands under county jurisdiction. The opportunity is issued as a subcontract under NAICS code 541620, which classifies environmental consulting services, with a posted date of August 5, 2026, and a response deadline of August 27, 2026. The contracting entity is Cochise County in Arizona, though the physical location of the site is unspecified in the data provided. The work will involve technical expertise in arid-land botany, ecological preservation, and planning for land management compliance. While no set-aside status is indicated, the contractor is expected to deliver a structured, scientifically supported plan that aligns with county environmental stewardship goals and ensures responsible use of native desert flora.