Recommended: Project Management Considerations
This webinar provides practical steps to execute projects from concept to completion via the Request for Proposal and contracting process. It also walks through Lancaster County’s process of CAP Grant administration.
In this 2024 presentation, Jennifer Merryman (Ag Tech) and Josh Longmore (District Manager) at Luzerne County Conservation District discuss the project bidding process which starts with identifying projects and assessing financial needs. Contractors are selected, and bid due dates align with district board meetings. A mandatory site showing gathers contractor input, while wage verification and bid bonds clarify funding specifics. Contractors must understand permit conditions and warranty details. Clear bid instructions and schedules ensure effective communication, aiming for satisfaction among landowners, contractors, and funding agencies for future projects.
In this 2021 presentation, Rob Cronauer from Westmoreland Conservation District discusses project management considerations from a Watershed Specialist’s perspective. He covers the soft skills and considerations along with strategies to engage project partners and leadership to advance projects. He concludes with a specific project example that demonstrates the principles he describes.