13283 OB Notice of Intent to Award.docx

This document is a Notice of Intent to Award from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) for Solicitation No. 13283, relating to firewood deliveries for the South Beach Management Unit. The procurement involves the annual delivery of 31,680 bundled firewood units, with each bundle containing at least 5 pieces measuring 16-18 inches long. The contract is anticipated to be a two-year agreement with potential extensions up to six years, with an intent to award to Slice Recovery Inc. subject to successful negotiations. Key procurement dates include a bid issuance on July 17, 2025, inquiry submissions due by July 24, 2025, bids due by July 25, 2025, and an anticipated contract award on August 1, 2025.

The procurement allows preferences for Oregon-produced goods, resident bidders, and goods manufactured from recycled materials. Deliveries must be made between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday, within five business days of the requested delivery date, directly to 5580 South Coast Highway 101 in Newport, Oregon. Bidders are required to be registered in the OregonBuys system and complete mandatory attachments including a Contractual Acceptance Form, Bid Pricing Form, and Bidder Responsibility Form. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, contractors must comply with comprehensive insurance requirements and adhere to firewood transportation restrictions to prevent invasive species spread.