Umpqua NF Tree Release and Site Prep

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Pacific Northwest Region is seeking contractors to perform tree release and site preparation services in the Umpqua National Forest through Request for Quotation 1240BK25Q0049. The procurement involves brushing treatments across 736 total acres, specifically 417 acres for tree release and 319 acres for site preparation, focusing on vegetation management in units burned in 2020. Contractors must submit comprehensive quotes including a technical proposal with quality control and work plans, relevant past experience documentation, and pricing information. The work involves cutting brush species like snowbrush, deerbrush, and scotch broom to release young tree seedlings and prepare sites for future planting, with some units featuring slopes exceeding 90 percent. The government will evaluate offers based on technical proposals, past experience, and pricing to award the most advantageous offer. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Jared Machgan by August 22, 2025, at 5:00 PM PT, with the contract period running from September 1, 2025, to January 4, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310 (Support Activities for Forestry) with a small business size standard of $11.5 million, meaning only qualified small business concerns may submit offers. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or specific budget ranges, though it establishes a firm-fixed-price contract structure. The work encompasses multiple forest management units ranging from 7 to 66 acres each, with contractors required to manage various vegetation conditions and follow specific cutting methods while leaving certain trees untouched. Performance will take place in Glide, Oregon, within the Umpqua National Forest, with Highway 138 serving as the primary truck access route for multiple work units. Contractors must also comply with fire prevention and suppression requirements, maintain appropriate fireguards, and adhere to Service Contract Act wage determinations that specify hourly rates ranging from $18.72 to $24.93 for various forestry occupations.