GMF Rochester RD Site Prep

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R9-Eastern Region is seeking site preparation services for 122.7 acres of recently harvested stands within the Green Mountain National Forest in Vermont. The solicitation (Number 12444325Q0024) requires contractors to perform detailed site preparation treatments, including tree felling of non-commercial trees between 1-8 inches in diameter, with strict guidelines on cutting methods, tree preservation, and slash disposal. Proposals will be evaluated using a best-value approach that considers technical factors and past performance as more important than price, with emphasis on demonstrating experience with similar projects and the qualifications of key personnel. Offerors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications by the due date of May 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM CT. The contract will require 95% compliance with tree cutting, slash treatment, and stump height criteria, with potential disincentives for non-compliance.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of $11.5 million, targeting support activities for forestry (NAICS 115310). The period of performance runs from June 2, 2025, through November 30, 2026, covering multiple site preparation units across Windsor and Bennington Counties, including locations near Rochester, Pittsfield, and Stockbridge. The work will be performed on designated units marked with orange paint, with specific site preparation areas ranging from 1.3 to 26.2 acres across different planning units such as Mayo Meadow, Garage, Guernsey Brook, and Camp Casino. Contractors must adhere to special considerations including timing restrictions to protect Northern Long Eared Bats and requirements for ATV/UTV access, signage, and notification protocols. The place of performance is Rochester, VT 05767, with work to be conducted within the Green Mountain National Forest boundaries.