13098 Saddle Mountain Forest Health Management and Hazard Tree Mitigation

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking qualified contractors for a forest health management and hazard tree mitigation project at Saddle Mountain State Natural Area in Clatsop County, Oregon. The procurement involves a comprehensive timber sale and related services, specifically targeting approximately 306 MBF of sawlog conifer timber and 351 tons of pulp timber across multiple forest stands. Key deliverables include ground-based mature forest thinning, equipment washing, biomass removal via chipping, timber harvest, landing and skid trail construction, slash treatment, and grass seeding. Required qualifications include demonstrated experience with similar forestry projects, possession of specialized equipment such as feller bunchers, skidders, stroke boom delimbers, log loaders, industrial biomass chippers, and dump trucks. Bidders must participate in a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for August 12th, 2025, with final bids due on August 22nd, 2025. The anticipated contract term spans from November 2025 through April 2026, with all timber operations to be completed by April 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria will consider not only pricing but also contractor experience, expertise, and overall project capabilities.

The solicitation includes provisions for minority, women-owned, emerging small, and disadvantaged business enterprises, with bidders required to certify their business status and compliance with Oregon Revised Statutes. Contractors must demonstrate they have not exported unprocessed timber from public lands and comply with the Forest Resources Conservation and Shortage Relief Amendments Act of 1993. A performance bond equal to 25% of the bid value will be mandatory, with the total estimated project value around $234,698.01 for timber and an additional $320,457.90 for operational costs. Bidders must provide three reference projects from the past three years demonstrating comparable complexity and scope. The contract allows for potential negative bid pricing, meaning the agency might pay the contractor depending on operational considerations. Precise environmental protection requirements are integral to the project, including strict guidelines for minimizing soil disturbance, protecting cultural resources, and maintaining ecological sensitivity around streams and reserved tree areas.