ITB 9609 Silver Stem Forest Improvement.pdf

OPRD PROCUREMENT No. 9609

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OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

ISSUES THIS INVITATION TO BID

Silver Stem: Forest Improvement at Silver Falls State Park

OPRD Procurement No. 9609

OregonBuys Opportunity No. S-63400-00006620

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Scope of Work

1.3 Additional Information

2.0 SOLICITATION PROCESS

2.1 Procurement Authority and Method

2.2 General Definitions

2.3 Procurement Schedule

2.4 OregonBuys Notice

2.5 Pre-Bid Meeting

2.6 Inquiries and Changes

2.7 Bid Requirements

2.8 Bid Opening

3.0 EVALUATION PROCESS

3.1 Clarification of Bids

3.2 Disqualification of Bids

3.3 Cancellation of Solicitation

3.4 Administrative Review

3.5 Minimum Requirements

3.6 Pricing

3.7 Method of Award

3.8 Applicable Preferences

3.9 Bidder References

3.10 Bidder Responsibility

4.0 AWARD PROCESS

4.1 Intent to Award

4.2 Conditions of Award

4.3 Contract Requirements

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 Contractual Acceptance Form & Certification of Eligibility to Purchase State Timber

Attachment 2 Bid Form

Attachment 3 Sample Timber Sale Contract Form

Attachment 4 Timber Sale Appraisal

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1.0 PROCUREMENT DESCRIPTION

1.1 PURPOSE

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking bids for Forest Thinning and Restoration on 77 acres of various forest types and age classes. Operations will be conducted by way of traditional ground-based harvest operations and mastication operations.

As a result of this solicitation process, OPRD intends to award one contract for the services described in this Solicitation Document. The form of the resulting contract and applicable general provisions are included in Attachment 3 (Sample Contract Form).

The anticipated term of the awarded Contract is from May 30th, 2023 to November 30th, 2023.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The Area of Operations consists of seventeen (17) individual units ranging in size, species, and stand conditions. Fourteen (14) of the seventeen (17) units originated as Christmas tree plantations as the property was a Christmas tree farm prior to OPRD’s purchase of the property in 2009. The three (3) remaining units are Douglas-fir dominated stands, ranging from second to third growth timber, which were likely planted after previous harvest operations 30 to 50 years ago.

OPRD will be developing the site over the next five years to add a welcome center, a camping loop, and trails. OPRD forestry staff is conducting forest management activities prior to those future developments to eliminate the intrusive nature of those activities to the public and park staff after development. As previously mentioned, many of the units are made up of Christmas trees and Christmas tree stock; OPRD plans to liquidate the trees in that area and plant it back to native stock.

Since stand management varies so much from unit to unit, a brief description of the operations will be outlined for each unit in Attachment 3 (Sample Contract Form).

1.2.1 General Project Information

PROJECT NAME & NO: OPRD #9609 Silver Stem Forest Improvement & Restoration

ACTS & REGULATIONS: Bidders shall comply with the following regulations:

• The Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Amendments Act of 1993; Oregon Forest Practices Act 1972 as amended

PROJECT LOCATION: Silver Falls State Park in Marion County – Northgate East

ACRES: 77

PROJECT TYPE: Traditional ground-based timber harvest, mastication, pull/pile/burn

PROJECT MANAGER: Nick Morris

1.3 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

1.3.1 Tobacco Free Properties. Bidders need to be aware that Executive Order 12-13 established statewide policy that properties wholly owned or leased by the State of Oregon shall be tobacco free. If Bidder is selected for contract award, Bidder, and its employees, agents and subcontractors will be expected to comply with established smoking restrictions while performing services on State property.

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2.0 SOLICITATION PROCESS

2.1 PROCUREMENT AUTHORITY AND METHOD

OPRD is conducting this Procurement under the authority granted in ORS 279A.050(6)(d), which gives the State Parks and Recreation Department authority to procure or supervise the procurement of all goods, services, public improvements and personal services relating to state parks in accordance with the Public Contracting Code; and ORS 390.121(3), which gives the State Parks and Recreation Commission authority to offer forest products for sale.

OPRD is conducting this Procurement in accordance with OAR 137-047-0270, Intermediate Procurements.

2.2 GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Capitalized terms in the Solicitation Document have the meaning set forth below, and if not defined below, the meaning set forth in the Attorney General’s Model Public Contract Rules (OAR Chapter 137), and if not defined there, the meaning set forth in the Public Contracting Code (ORS Chapters 279A, 279B and 279C). Other capitalized terms may be defined in the section in which they appear.

2.2.1 “Addendum” or “Addenda” means an addition to, deletion from, a material change in, or general interest explanation of this Solicitation Document.

2.2.2 “Bid” or “Offer” means the Bidder's written offer submitted in response to this Invitation to Bid, including all necessary attachments.

2.2.3 “Bidder” or “Offeror” means a Person that submits a Bid in response to this Invitation to Bid.

2.2.4 “Closing” means the date and time specified in this Solicitation Document as the deadline for submitting Bids.

2.2.5 “Contractor” means the Person with whom OPRD enters into a contract pursuant to this Invitation to Bid.

2.2.6 “Goods” means all supplies, equipment, materials, and personal property, including any tangible, intangible and intellectual property and rights and licenses in relation thereto, required to be delivered under the Contract resulting from this Solicitation Document.

2.2.7 “OPRD” means the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

2.2.8 “Person” means any of the following with legal capacity to enter into a Contract: individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, governmental agency, public corporation or any other legal or commercial entity.

2.2.9 “Responsive” means having the characteristic of substantial compliance in all material respects with the applicable requirements of this Solicitation Document.

2.2.10 “Services” means all work required to be performed under the Contract resulting from this Solicitation Document.

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2.2.11 “Solicitation Document” or “Invitation to Bid (ITB)” means this document, and all its attachments, which is issued to invite offers from prospective contractors pursuant to ORS Chapter 279B.

2.3 PROCUREMENT SCHEDULE

The anticipated procurement schedule is listed below. All dates are estimates and all times are Pacific Time. OPRD may modify the schedule at its sole discretion.

Solicitation Issued/Posted on OregonBuys ................................................. April 20th, 2023

Voluntary/Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting ...................................................... May 2nd, 2023 at 10am & an extended meeting at 11am.

Deadline for Inquiries (Protests and Requests for Clarification) ................ May 3, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Closing/Bids Due/Opening .......................................................................... May 5th, 2023 at 2:00 pm

Contract Awarded ....................................................................................... May 10th 2023

2.4 OREGONBUYS

This Solicitation Document, including all Addendums and Attachments, are published in the OregonBuys e-procurement system. Solicitation documents will not be mailed or emailed to prospective Bidders.

2.5 PRE-BID MEETING

A VOLUNTARY pre-Bid meeting will be held on May 2nd at 10am (Pacific Time) at the North Falls Meeting Hall at Silver Falls State Park (https://goo.gl/maps/bFzfTnAZCi3uaDHT7).

An extended meeting shall be held across highway 214 at the Operation Area beginning at 11 am (https://goo.gl/maps/dQg1yLF3AUxyb989A).

Any statements made at this meeting will not change the Solicitation Document in any way unless an Addendum is issued by OPRD and posted on OregonBuys in accordance with section 2.6.4 below.

2.6 INQUIRIES AND CHANGES

2.6.1 Single Point of Contact. Bidders shall address ALL INQUIRIES related to this Solicitation to the individual identified below by any of the following methods:

NAME Bryant Hayes, Contract Coordinator EMAIL: bryant.hayes@oprd.oregon.gov

PHONE: 503-779-5566

2.6.2 Requests for Clarification. A prospective Bidder may request clarification of any provision contained in this Solicitation Document. Any request for clarification must:

• Be submitted via email to the Single Point of Contact, and

• Be received by the deadline for inquiries designated in section 2.3 Procurement Schedule, or as changed by Addenda.

At its sole discretion, OPRD will respond to such requests received by direct response to the requestor, by issuing clarification(s) in the form of Questions and Answers posted on OregonBuys, or by issuing https://goo.gl/maps/bFzfTnAZCi3uaDHT7 https://goo.gl/maps/dQg1yLF3AUxyb989A

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2.6.3 Reserved

2.6.4 Changes to Solicitation Document. Changes to the Solicitation Document will be made only by Addenda issued by OPRD and posted on OregonBuys.

2.7 BID REQUIREMENTS

2.7.1 Bid Format

Bids must be submitted on the forms and in the format required by this Solicitation Document. Any specific forms required for Bid submittal are included as attachments to this Solicitation Document.

2.7.2 Bid Content

The Bid must be complete in all respects, including necessary signatures, certifications, documentation, and responses to any other information required by this Solicitation Document, including but not limited to the following:

A. Contractual Acceptance Form

The Bid must contain a completed Contractual Acceptance Form (Attachment 1) including an original signature of the Bidder or a representative of the Bidder who is authorized to commit the Bidder to legal contracts. The person signing the Bid shall initial any alterations or erasures in ink.

By submitting its Bid, a Bidder agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions contained in this Solicitation Document. A Bidder shall not make a Bid conditional upon OPRD’s acceptance of terms or conditions that conflict with or are in addition to those contained in this Solicitation Document.

B. Pricing Proposal

The Bid must contain a completed Pricing Proposal Form (Attachment 2). All Pricing Proposals must be valid for 30 days from Closing.

C. Minimum Requirements

The Bid must comply with all minimum requirements and specifications described below.

1) Experience. The Bid must contain information that clearly demonstrates that Bidder has a minimum of three (3) years of professional experience within the past five years successfully providing services that are comparable to those described in this Solicitation Document.

2) Licenses. The Bid must contain information that clearly demonstrates that Bidder is currently licensed or certified to provide the services described in this Solicitation Document.

3) Resources. The Bid must contain information that clearly demonstrates that Bidder has the resources required (staffing, equipment, materials, etc.) to successfully provide the services described in this Solicitation Document in the timeframe required by OPRD.

D. References

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The Bid must contain three (3) references, including valid contact information for each, from separate firms or clients that may be contacted to verify Bidder’s abilities and experience with respect to goods and/or services provided within the past five years that are similar in size and scope to those described in this Solicitation Document. References from Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will not be accepted.

2.7.3 Bid Submission. Bidder is solely responsible for ensuring its Bid is submitted via OregonBuys e-procurement system and is received in accordance with the Solicitation requirements before Opening.

OPRD is not responsible for any transmission errors, delays or mistaken submittal of Bids.

2.7.3.1 OregonBuys Electronic Submission. OPRD will accept only those Bids submitted via the OregonBuys e-procurement system. All Bidders or vendors must be registered in OregonBuys to do business with the State. Registration is free.

• To create a vendor account, click the blue “Register” button in the upper right corner of the OregonBuys website: https://oregonbuys.gov/bso. For registration assistance see vendor registration guidance.

• Vendors are responsible for ensuring their vendor registration and general business information is current and correct in OregonBuys. OPRD will not be responsible for defective registration or incorrect vendor information.

In addition to the provisions set forth and linked within this ITB, this ITB incorporates by this reference the information published or linked on the OregonBuys “Bid Solicitation” page for this ITB, including but not limited to:

• Details entered in the Header information section;

• All ITB Attachments, Addendums and notices, questions and answer documents, any other files linked in the “File Attachments” and “Form Attachments” subsections; and

• Any information entered in the “Questions” and “Item Information” sections.

2.7.4 Bid Modification. Any Bidder that wishes to make modifications to a Bid already submitted in OregonBuys, shall submit its modification before the Bid Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys for this ITB. Bidder must note the specific change(s) to the Bid submission. Modifications made after Bid submission must be uploaded to OregonBuys after deleting prior submittal items, using the “Withdraw Quote” button.

2.7.5 Bid Withdrawal. If a Bidder wishes to withdraw a submitted Bid, Bidder shall do so prior to Opening Date and time specified in OregonBuys for this ITB. Bidder also must use the “Withdraw Quote” button in OregonBuys to withdraw the Bid.

2.7.6 Bid Costs. All costs associated with preparation, submission, modification and withdrawal of a Bid are the sole responsibility of the Bidder and will not be borne by OPRD.

2.7.7 Public Records; Trade Secrets. This Solicitation Document and one copy of each original Bid received in response to it will be kept by OPRD and made a part of a file or record which shall be open to public inspection. If a Bidder believes that its Bid contains any information that is considered a trade secret under ORS 192.501(2) or otherwise exempt from disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS

192.410 through 192.505, each sheet of such information must be marked as follows:

https://oregonbuys.gov/bso

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“This data is exempt from disclosure under the Oregon Public Records Law pursuant to ORS 192, and is not to be disclosed except in accordance with the Oregon Public Records Law, ORS 192.410 through 192.505.”

Bidders are cautioned that cost information submitted in response to a Solicitation is generally not considered a trade secret under the Oregon Public Records Law. Further, information submitted by a Bidder that is already in the public domain is not protected as a trade secret. Go to:

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.html for the definition of trade secret and information on what is exempt from disclosure.

OPRD shall not be liable for disclosure or release of any information when authorized or required by law or court order to do so. OPRD shall also be immune from liability for disclosure or release of information under the circumstances set out in ORS 646.473(3).

By submitting a response to this ITB, Bidder grants the State of Oregon a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of, and transmit the response for the purpose of conducting this procurement and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Laws.

2.8 BID OPENING

Bids and all required submittal items must be received by the Single Point of Contact in OregonBuys on or before the Bid Opening. Bids received after Opening will be considered LATE and will NOT be accepted for evaluation.

There will be no public Bid Opening. Bids will be opened at the Closing date and time specified in section 2.3 Procurement Schedule or as changed by Addendum. Bids received will not be available for inspection until after the evaluation has been completed and the Notice Award is issued. However, OPRD will record and make available the identity of all Bidders after Opening.

3.0 EVALUATION PROCESS

Bids received prior to Closing will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process described below, OAR 137-047-0270, and any other applicable rules and statutes.

3.1 CLARIFICATION OF BIDS

During the evaluation process, OPRD may request clarification from any Bidder regarding any portion of their Bid. Bidders should remain available during the evaluation period to respond to any such requests for clarification. Bidders should respond to requests for Bid clarification in the format and timeframe required by OPRD. If OPRD is unable to contact or receive a requested clarification from a Bidder, that Bidder’s Bid may be rejected according to OPRD’s interpretation of the Bid without clarification.

3.2 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDS

Any attempt by a Bidder to improperly influence the evaluation process will result in the disqualification of that Bidder’s Bid from consideration.

3.3 CANCELLATION OF SOLICITATION

Any time during the Solicitation Process, OPRD may cancel this Solicitation or reject any and all Bids in accordance with ORS 279B.100.

https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors192.html

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3.4 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW

Bids will be evaluated for compliance with the Bid requirements identified in section 2.7. Bids deemed nonresponsive will be rejected. Bids deemed Responsive will be further evaluated as described in section 3.5 below.

3.5 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Responsive Bids will be evaluated for compliance with the specifications and/or minimum requirements described in section 2.7.2.C. Bids deemed nonresponsive to the specifications and/or minimum requirements will be rejected. Bids deemed Responsive to the specifications and/or minimum requirements will be further evaluated as described in section 3.6 below.

3.6 PRICING

For all Responsive Bids, Pricing submitted in accordance with the requirements described in section 2.7.2.B Pricing Proposals will be evaluated to determine the lowest total Bid for the selected items identified as those items to be used in award determination.

3.7 METHOD OF AWARD

Only Responsive Bids will be considered for award. In accordance ORS 279B.070(4), if a contract is awarded, OPRD shall award the contract to the Bidder whose Bid will best serve the interests of OPRD, taking into account price as well as considerations including, but not limited to, experience, expertise, product functionality, suitability for a particular purpose and contractor responsibility.

3.8 APPLICABLE PREFERENCES

In accordance with ORS 279A.120 and 125, OPRD must:

(a) Give preference to goods or services that have been manufactured or produced in Oregon if price, fitness, availability and quality are otherwise equal,

(b) Add a percent increase to the Bid of a nonresident Bidder equal to the percent, if any, of the preference given to the Bidder in the state in which the Bidder resides, and

(c) Give preference to the procurement of goods manufactured from recycled materials.

For purposes of applying (a) and (b) above, Bidder must identify on the Contractual Acceptance Form (Attachment 2) whether Bidder is a “Resident Bidder” as defined in ORS 279A120(1)(a).

3.9 BIDDER REFERENCES

OPRD may contact any or all of the references provided by Bidder in response to section 2.7.2.D to verify Bidder’s qualifications, abilities, and experience. OPRD reserves the right to reject a Bidder if the references fail to support Bidder’s ability to provide the Goods or Services described in this Solicitation Document.

3.10 BIDDER RESPONSIBILITY

In accordance ORS 279B.110, OPRD may contact any references (whether or not provided by Bidder) and request any additional information deemed necessary to determine the Responsibility of the Bidder to provide the Goods or Services.

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4.0 AWARD PROCESS

4.1 INTENT TO AWARD

OPRD will notify all Bidders via Notice on OregonBuys of the selected Bidder. This announcement will serve as notice to all Bidders that OPRD intends to award a contract to the selected Bidder subject to the successful negotiation of any negotiable provisions.

4.2 CONDITIONS OF AWARD

The selected Bidder shall present ALL documents listed below within 14 calendar days of the “Notice of Intent to Award”, issued by OPRD. Failure to present the required documents to OPRD within the fourteen (14) calendar-day period may result in rejection of the Bid and disqualification of Award.

The Contract will not be executed by OPRD until all of the documents listed below have been presented to OPRD.

In no event shall Bidder be permitted to conduct operations under the Contract before providing all of the following documents:

1. Certificate of Liability Insurance with the coverages and limits required in the Contract;

2. Signed Contract (OPRD will provide Contract prepared for signature to the awarded Bidder;

4.3 CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

4.3.1 Contract Form. The Bid is an offer to enter into a contract that, if accepted for award, binds the Bidder to a contract and the terms and conditions contained in this Solicitation Document.

The selected Bidder will be asked to sign a contract substantially in the form that is included as Attachment 3 to this Solicitation Document.

A Bidder shall not make a Bid contingent upon OPRD’s acceptance of terms or conditions that conflict with or are in addition to those contained in this Solicitation Document. The process for requesting changes to the Contract terms and conditions is described in section 2.6 of this Solicitation Document.

4.3.2 Recyclable Products. Contractors shall use recyclable products to the maximum extent economically feasible in the performance of the contract work set forth in this document.

4.3.3 Insurance. Prior to execution of the Contract, the selected Bidder shall provide to OPRD certificates and additional insured endorsements of the insurance coverages identified in Attachment 3 (Sample Contract Form) Exhibit B (Insurance Requirements) or as otherwise specified in this Solicitation Document.

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ATTACHMENT 1

CONTRACTUAL ACCEPTANCE AND

CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY TO PURCHASE STATE TIMBER

BIDDER SHALL PROVIDE ALL APPLICABLE INFORMATION REQUESTED BELOW

THIS ATTACHMENT MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH BID

BIDDER’S LEGAL NAME (BUSINESS): (TAX FILING) ________________________________________________

BIDDER’S MAILING ADDRESS: ________________________________________________________________

BIDDER’S BUSINESS DESIGNATION: (CHECK ONE)

Partnership Limited Partnership Limited Liability Partnership

Corporation Professional Corporation Limited Liability Company

Sole Proprietorship Other: ____________________________________________

BIDDER’S FEDERAL TAX ID NUMBER: (NOT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER) _________________________

Tax information is requested pursuant to ORS 305.385 and will be used for the administration of state, federal and local tax laws. State may report the information provided to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under the name and taxpayer identification number provided.

BIDDER’S OREGON BUSINESS REGISTRATION NUMBER: _________________________________

(OREGON SECRETARY OF STATE, CORPORATIONS DIVISION)

Go to http://www.filinginoregon.com/ for information on how to register to do business in Oregon.

BIDDER IS A RESIDENT BIDDER: YES NO

“Resident bidder” means a bidder that has paid unemployment taxes or income taxes in Oregon during the 12 calendar months immediately preceding submission of the bid, has a business address in Oregon and has stated in the bid whether the bidder is a “resident bidder” under this paragraph.

BIDDER IS AN OREGON CERTIFIED FIRM: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Emerging Small Business (ESB)

Women Business Enterprise (WBE) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Service-Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SDVBE)

Go to https://www/oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/Pages/default.aspx for information on the COBID certification program.

BIDDER’S CONTACT INFORMATION:

AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE (print or type) TITLE

PHONE FAX EMAIL

https://www/oregon.gov/biz/programs/COBID/Pages/default.aspx

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ELIGIBILITY TO PURCHASE STATE TIMBER

1. TIMBER EXPORT PROHIBITIONS Bidder’s initials: ____

The individual signing on behalf of Bidder hereby acknowledges and certifies that:

• Bidder shall not export directly or indirectly export unprocessed timber originating from public lands in Oregon, as prohibited in ORS 526.806;

• Bidder shall not sell, transfer, exchange or otherwise convey the unprocessed timber originating from public lands in Oregon to any other “person,” which means an individual, a partnership, a public or private corporation or any other legal entity, without first obtaining a certification from the person of the person’s intent to comply with ORS 526.806 to 526.381;

• Bidder has not exported unprocessed timber originating from private lands in Oregon in the last 24 months;

• Bidder is not barred from purchasing unprocessed timber originating from public lands in Oregon, pursuant to ORS 526.826; and

• Bidder understands and agrees that falsely entering into this certification is a violation of the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Amendments Act of 1993 and the prohibitions contained in ORS 526.806 to

526.831 against exporting State timber. Criminal and civil penalties may be assessed in accordance with ORS 526.992.

2. TIMBER DEFAULT AND TERMINATION Bidder’s initials: ____

The individual signing on behalf of Bidder hereby acknowledges and certifies that:

• Bidder is not currently in default status under any contract for the sale of unprocessed timber originating lands owned or managed by State (“State Timber”);

• Bidder has not, within a 3-year period preceding this Bid, had one or more federal, state, or local government contract for the sale of State Timber terminated for cause or default.

In the event Bidder has had a contract for State Timber terminated for cause or default action, Bidder shall submit with its Bid a written explanation of such action for consideration by State. Bidder’s explanation must be submitted on a separate piece of paper with the Bid.

THE INDIVIDUAL SIGNING ON BEHALF OF BIDDER HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES AND CERTIFIES THAT:

• He/she is authorized to act on behalf of Bidder,

• The supplied Bidder data is true and accurate,

• To the best of his/her knowledge, Bidder is not in violation of any Oregon tax laws, For the purposes of this certification, “Oregon Tax Laws” means a state tax imposed by ORS 320.005 to

320.150 and 403.200 to 403.250 and ORS chapters 118, 314, 316, 317, 318, 321 and 323 and the elderly rental assistance program under ORS 310.630 to 310.706 and local taxes administered by the Department of Revenue under ORS 305.620. [ORS 305.380(4)]

• Bidder has completely read and understands the provisions of the Solicitation Document, including any Addenda issued,

• The Bid was prepared independently from all other Bidders, and without collusion, fraud, or other dishonesty,

• Bidder has not discriminated and will not discriminate against any minority, women or emerging small business enterprise certified under ORS 200.055 or a business that is owned or controlled by or that employs a disabled veteran as defined in ORS 408.225 in obtaining any required subcontract, ITB 9609 Silver Stem Forest Improvement.docForest Improvement at Silver Falls State Park Page 13 of 21

• Bidder accepts and agrees to be bound by all the terms and conditions of the Contract awarded,

• Bidder agrees to provide all Goods and Services required to be provided under the Contract,

• Bidder has the available resources, including staffing, to perform the Services in a reasonable timeframe to pursue State’s objectives, and

• By submitting a response to this Solicitation Document, Bidder grants the State of Oregon a non-exclusive, perpetual, irrevocable, royalty-free, worldwide license for the rights to copy, distribute, display, prepare derivative works of and transmit the response for the purpose of conducting this procurement and to fulfill obligations under Oregon Public Records Laws.

SIGNATURE OF BIDDER’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE DATE

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ATTACHMENT 2

BID FORM

Timber Sale Name/No.:

Location: Silver Falls State Park, Marion County, OR

1. Minimum wood grades and the Estimated Total MBF Volume for Bid Species are provided in

Attachment 4 (Timber Sale Appraisal).

2. Bids must be all inclusive, which means the costs of all project work and logging to remove timber must be included in Bidder’s calculation of the “Estimated Total Bid Price.”

3. Only Responsive Bids will be considered for award. In accordance ORS 279B.070(4), if a Contract is awarded, OPRD will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bid will best serve the interests of OPRD, considering price as well as, but not limited to, experience, expertise, product functionality, and contractor responsibility.

4. Bidder understands their Bid is irrevocable and must remain valid for a period of 30 days from Bid Closing.

5. In accordance with Attachment 4, (Timber Sale Appraisal);

the Estimated Combined Timber Value is $509.14/mbf the Estimated Operational Cost is $466.76/mbf the Agency’s Estimated Receipts are $42.27/mbf

BID:

A B C

Species Grade Volume (mbf) Timber Bid = $/mbf Total Timber Value = (A) x (B)

COMBO COMBO 430.18 $_____________ $_____________

D

Cost of Operations: Bid = $_________________

C D (C - D)

Total Timber Value Cost of Operations Total Bid Price (for award purposes)

*If Total Bid Price is negative, then Agency pays Bidder bid amount.

THIS TIMBER SALE BID FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR BID.

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ATTACHMENT 4

TIMBER SALE APPRAISAL

COST SUMMARY

TIMBER DESCRIPTION

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OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS

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OPERATION UNITS 1-15: LOGGING COSTS

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OPERATION UNITS 16-18: MASTICATION COSTS

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BREAKOUT SUMMARY