28 mile thinning

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the 28 Mile Pre-commercial Thinning project located in Sanders County, specifically on the Plains Unit north of the Thompson River Road and south of Highway 2. The procurement solicits forest thinning services across four distinct units totaling 139 acres, with a detailed breakdown of Unit 1 (30 acres), Unit 2 (18 acres), Unit 3 (39 acres), and Unit 4 (52 acres). Bidders were required to submit a lump sum price to complete each unit as specified in Section 4 of the IFB, with the procurement falling under commodity code 2105 for Forest Related Services - Logging/Cutting/Thinning. The solicitation was opened on 4/2/2020 at 3:30 PM MDT and closed on 4/23/2020 at 12:00 AM MDT, with procurement contact Gwenette Ungerman available at ungermang@mt.gov or +1 406-444-6724 for any questions. Bidders were mandated to review all terms and conditions, accept standard contract provisions, and submit any exceptions or additions to the procurement officer by the specified Q&A deadline.

The procurement did not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. Payment terms were established at 0% 0, Net 30, with the contract ultimately awarded to LG Forestry Inc. Supplemental documentation included attachments such as forest fire regulations, a bear brochure, and prevailing wage information for non-construction work in 2020. While specific budget ranges were not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the comprehensive nature of the thinning project across multiple units suggests a substantial contract value. The solicitation included standard requirements for contractor qualifications, emphasizing the need for forestry expertise and the ability to complete precise thinning operations across varied terrain. Additional compliance requirements included adherence to environmental regulations and safety standards specific to forestry operations in the Montana wilderness.