Ward mountain chaining

The Bureau of Land Management Nevada State Office is seeking a contractor to conduct chaining treatment on approximately 3,024 acres across four units near Ely, Nevada. The work involves double chaining with two passes in opposite directions to remove pinyon and juniper trees. On the second pass, the contractor will also apply bitterbrush seed using government-provided equipment. Quotes are due by September 3, 2021 and the contract will be a firm fixed-price award evaluated based on technical qualifications, past performance, and price.

This procurement has been set aside for total small businesses under NAICS code 115310 for Forest Nurseries and Gathering of Forest Products, with a size standard of $20.5 million. The work must be completed within one year of award with no work allowed between March and July. The four units encompassing 3,024 acres are located near Ely, Nevada. Bidders must demonstrate experience operating equipment capable of pulling 180-200 foot anchor chains and seed dribblers across rolling terrain, including some steep slopes and rocks.