Attachment 61_DUIS_BMRD_Sand and Rail Ridge_FY26 Malheur Tree Planting_Rev.1_2.11.2026.xlsx

This is a tree planting project specification attachment for a federal contract opportunity with the U.S. Forest Service. The document outlines the FY26 Malheur Tree Planting Contract requirements for the Blue Mountain Ranger District (BMRD), specifically the Sand and Rail Ridge planting units. The contract period of performance runs from April 1, 2026 through June 30, 2026, with requisition number 1164142.

The Sand Unit 1.1 specifications require planting 10 acres with the following parameters: southeastern aspect, 0-25% slope, 5,700-foot elevation, target density of 170 trees per acre (TPA) with 16x16 spacing, a species mix of 85% Ponderosa Pine and 15% Western Larch, 24-inch scalp size for site preparation, and seedlings with specified root length requirements. The planting area has existing vegetation cover and requires walk-in access of unspecified mileage. This line item is designated as mandatory for contract fulfillment. The contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies (excluding government-furnished seedlings) to complete the hoedad planting work on the Malheur National Forest.