BLM pinto mesa hand thinning and pile

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Idaho Region is seeking a small business contractor to perform hand thinning and pile services for a fuels management project at Pinto Mesa near Meeker, Colorado. The solicitation (140L3725Q0023) requires cutting and hand piling pinyon and juniper trees with contractor-furnished crews and chainsaws across 313 acres. Contractors must cut all trees with a 12-inch diameter at breast height (DBH) or less, with specific requirements for stump height, pile dimensions, and placement. The contract will be awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, with technical acceptability contingent upon demonstrating relevant service experience within the past five years, providing a detailed project schedule, and committing to maintaining a project manager onsite throughout the project. Key deadlines include March 12, 2025, for submitting questions, and March 20, 2025, at 1000 MDT for quote submissions.

This opportunity is 100% set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 115310 and a size standard of $34 million. The period of performance runs from April 2, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with work restrictions between May 15 and July 15, 2025, due to migratory bird considerations. The work site is located approximately 23 miles west of Meeker, Colorado, and is accessible via gravel country roads. Contractors should be prepared for potential muddy conditions and light snowfall during the early stages of the project. The BLM will provide GPS files delineating work boundaries and conduct inspections, requiring a minimum 85% Acceptable Quality Level. While no formal site visit is scheduled, interested vendors may independently visit the site or arrange a formal visit with the Contracting Officer's Representative, Shane Pfeiffer.