Willamette NF Detroit RD Snow and Tree Removal

The United States Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, specifically the Pacific Northwest Region (Region 6), is soliciting quotations for snow and downed tree removal services in the Detroit Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The Request for Quotation (RFQ) seeks a contractor to clear accumulated snow, downed trees, and debris from 33.3 miles of Forest Service roads across three project areas: Little North Fork Area, Coopers Ridge Area, and Boulder Ridge Area. Technical proposals must include past performance information and technical capabilities, with contractors required to provide all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies, including six-way blades and power saws. Quotes are due by March 19, 2025, at 1700 PT, with technical questions directed to Jason McDougal and administrative inquiries to Jared Machgan. The evaluation will focus on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, including preventing the spread of noxious weeds and coordinating with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 115310, with a size standard of $20.5 million. The contract is firm-fixed-price with an 18-calendar-day performance period, anticipated to start on March 24, 2025, and conclude in early April 2025. The work will be performed in Detroit, OR 97342, with contractors required to clean all equipment before entering National Forest lands. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract will cover road clearing across areas with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 5,200 feet. The project specifications mandate zero-tolerance for major defects and establish detailed requirements for surface damage repair, snow depth management, and overall work area maintenance. Contractors will be subject to immediate work suspension for safety plan violations and potential pay reductions for specific defect types as determined by the Forest Service.