Chequamegon-Nicolet NF South Torpee Springs Timber Mark and Cruise

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking quotations for timber marking and cruising services on the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Wisconsin through this Request for Quotation (RFQ). The contractor will be responsible for marking and volume estimation across approximately 377 acres of hardwood improvement cuts spanning nine payment units in the South Torpee Springs Timber Sale area, with all work to be completed by June 1, 2027. This solicitation is limited to current Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders, and contractors must possess Forest Service certification for volume determination, with certification from either Chequamegon-Nicolet or Ottawa National Forests being acceptable. Evaluation will be based on past performance as documented in SAM.gov and CPARS databases, price reasonableness, the contractor's proposed schedule and production rates, business experience, personnel qualifications, and a minimum two-year history of past marking contract references. Quotations are due by March 31, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Central Time, with submission directed to cynthia.horwitz@usda.gov.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is restricted to existing BPA holders rather than open competition. The work is estimated to commence on April 1, 2026, during snow-free conditions, with individual stand prescriptions requiring selective cut tree marking to achieve basal areas ranging from 60 to 83 square feet per acre depending on the specific payment unit. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price arrangement, with contractors required to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, instruments, supplies, and transportation necessary for performance. The place of performance is located in Lakewood, Wisconsin 54138, with delivery directed to the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Government-furnished property will include tree marking paint, timber sale cruise cards, tally sheets, and aerial photos to support the contractor's work execution.