Mill Creek Reforestation 2025

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service is seeking a small business contractor to perform reforestation services in the San Juan National Forest near Pagosa Springs, Colorado. The project involves spring planting of approximately 125,300 container stock seedlings across 384 acres, with trees to be planted by hand using a Hoedad or similar tool. Contractors must provide comprehensive labor, equipment, tree handling, planting, and micro-siting services, with specific requirements including planting trees in shaded microsites at a 12' x 11' spacing. The government will evaluate offers based on price and past performance, with a focus on technical capabilities demonstrated through similar projects completed in the last three years. Interested vendors must submit a technical proposal, price proposal, and representations and certifications by 5:00 pm EST on April 11, 2025, with the final proposal due by April 18, 2025.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses with a size standard of $11.5 million under NAICS code 115310 for Support Activities for Forestry. The project timeline requires completion within 14 calendar days after the Notice to Proceed, with work expected to be finished by May 15, 2025. The reforestation area spans multiple units located approximately 8 miles east of Pagosa Springs, accessible via Mill Creek County Road CR# 302 to NFSR 665. The government will provide the seedlings, and contractors must adhere to strict quality control standards, including a 90% planting quality requirement and compliance with specific planting specifications. Performance will be monitored through a 2% area sample inspection, with workers expected to be compensated according to the attached wage determination that includes hourly rates ranging from $16.55 to $25.46 and additional benefits for various forestry-related roles.