B08__Value_Bid_Schedule.docx

The document is a Value Bid Schedule for a Bureau of Land Management (BLM) contract for mechanical mesquite thinning at the LCNCA Airstrip. The solicitation seeks contractors to provide a cost per acre for thinning approximately 719 acres, with a requirement that bidders submit pricing for all line items. The contract is a Total Small Business set-aside, meaning only qualified small businesses can compete.

The bid schedule specifies that the award will be made to the most advantageous responsive bidder, with bidders required to provide a unit price per acre. The project is located in Pima County, Arizona, and falls under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) and PSC category F014 (Natural Resources/Conservation - Tree Thinning). Proposals are due by September 18, 2025, with the solicitation posted on September 4, 2025, providing a two-week response window. The project involves specialized vegetation management work requiring appropriate forestry equipment and expertise.