Preliminary Results S 63500 00015242 Pilcher Timber Sale.pdf

This is a preliminary bid results document from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the Pilcher Timber Sale located on the Elkhorn Wildlife Area in Union County, Eastern Oregon. The project involves harvesting approximately 2,668 tons of merchantable timber across 253 acres, including Douglas-fir, Western Larch, Grand Fir, white wood species, and Ponderosa pine. The successful bidder will be responsible for comprehensive timber harvesting operations utilizing 100 percent tractor logging with mechanical feller-buncher equipment, along with road improvement and construction activities. The procurement process included a mandatory pre-bid tour by appointment, with questions due February 9, 2026, and bid submissions required by 3:00 PM Pacific Time on February 19, 2026, through the OregonBuys electronic system. Contract execution is anticipated for March 6, 2026, with a contract term extending through June 30, 2028.

Woodgrain, Inc. submitted the sole bid at $36.00 per ton for Douglas-Fir, Western Larch, Grand Fir, and white wood/other conifer species; $7.00 per ton for non-blued Ponderosa pine; and $0.25 per ton for optional pulp log removal. These prices meet or exceed the minimum bid requirements of $36.00 per ton for most timber species and $6.00 per ton for Ponderosa pine. The contract requires a 10 percent bid bond (not exceeding $500,000) and a 20 percent performance bond upon award. Insurance requirements include $2,000,000 in commercial general liability, automobile liability, logger's broad form coverage, and statutory workers' compensation. Upon completion and acceptance of project work, ODFW will provide a $12,273.46 credit to the successful bidder to help offset total project costs. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability, satisfactory performance history, record of integrity, and tax law compliance.