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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Windy Helicopters Stewardship IRSC - R1, Nez Perce-Clearwater NFs, Salmon River RD federal contract opportunity.

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking a contractor to perform commercial timber harvesting and removal on approximately 169 acres across 4 helicopter logging units in the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest near Riggins, Idaho. The work includes cutting and removing sawlog and non-sawlog timber to help reduce the risk of insect or disease infestations and wildfire risk. Sawlog specifications are 7.0" DBH/8' piece, and non-sawlog is 5.0" DBH/16' piece. Whole tree yarding and helicopter removal is required. Haul road maintenance is also needed to accommodate public recreation traffic. The government estimate for the road reconstruction work is between $250,000 and $500,000.

The contract period of performance is from date of award through October 31, 2027. A 20% bid bond or other acceptable guarantee is required, as well as 100% payment and performance bonds for the construction portion. No site visit is currently planned, but over-snow travel may be required. Estimated timber volume and species composition is provided in a separate attachment.