Addendum 2 to ITB S-62900-0018046: WNF Aerial Seeding GNA

This is an addendum document issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry for the Willamette National Forest Aerial Seeding Under Good Neighbor Authority invitation to bid. Addendum 2 modifies the original ITB solicitation by updating Attachment C (Bid Submittal Form) to correct the referenced project end date. The aerial seeding application services are required to reforest 5,024 acres within the Willamette National Forest near Oakridge, Oregon, with operations scheduled to commence in November 2026 and conclude on January 15, 2027. Bids were due October 16, 2026, with anticipated notice of intent to award on October 21, 2026, and contract execution targeted for November 2, 2026. The contract term spans from November 2026 through January 15, 2027, with work to be performed preferably over snow cover and restricted during the Cascade Elk Season from November 7-13, 2026.

Bidding is structured on a unit-price-per-acre basis for all 5,024 acres, with the total bid calculated by multiplying the estimated acreage by the submitted unit cost. All labor, equipment, materials, supervision, travel, per diem, transportation, and other associated expenses must be included in the unit cost with no separate payment for move-in, move-out, or demobilization. The contractor must furnish a single helicopter equipped with VHF radio, GPS receiver, and external load equipment capable of carrying and applying a minimum of ten pounds of seed per flight, with a designated Key Person pilot meeting specific FAA certification and experience requirements. Payment is contingent upon agency inspection and certification of acceptable work quality. The contractor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation, commercial general liability ($1 million per occurrence/$2 million aggregate), aircraft liability ($2 million per occurrence), and professional liability ($1 million per claim/$2 million aggregate). One contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder whose bid substantially complies with all requirements, with bids remaining firm for 180 calendar days from closing.