Vermont State Office

Description

The NRCS is seeking the assistance of an administrative agent to manage a Congressional Earmark to reduce phosphorous loading into Lake Champlain. The purpose of this Announcement for Funding is to secure an agent to advertise, rank, contract, and mange projects involving new and emerging technologies in manure management. The selected agent will work with the Alternative Manure Technology(AMT) Coordinator (already selected) to implement projects. See Full Announcement for specifics on duties and evaluation criteria. Applications are due by 4:00PM local time, Friday, August 27, 2010. Applications received after that time will not be considered. Applications will not be accepted by facsimile. Applications may be submitted electronically through grants.gov or through a written application delivered to Pat Pickett, Contract Specialist, USDA, NRCS, 356 Mountain View Drive, Suite 105, Colchester, VT 05446. See Application Instructions for specific details.

Who can apply

• State governments
• City or township governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
• Private institutions of higher education
• Individuals
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses

Contact

Patricia Pickett <br/>Contract Specialist <br/>Phone 802-951-6795
pat.pickett@vt.usda.gov