Alabaugh Fuels Reduction Project

The South Dakota Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (SDWF) has issued Request for Proposal (RFP) #23RFP8827 for the Alabaugh Fuels Reduction Project, seeking qualified contractors to perform hazardous fuels reduction treatment on approximately 53.8 acres of property near Hot Springs, South Dakota, located in Fall River County. The project involves comprehensive forest management activities including thinning, piling, and chipping/mulching/grinding of vegetation to reduce wildfire risks. Contractors will be evaluated based on multiple criteria including cost per acre, personnel expertise, available resources, project experience, site familiarity, proposed methods, project management techniques, project timeline, and biomass utilization strategies. Site visits were scheduled for June 12 and June 15, 2023, with proposal submissions due by June 26, 2023, at 3:00 PM Mountain Time. The contract will have an initial two-year term, with potential one-year renewal options, and SDWF reserves the right to enter into contracts with multiple contractors as a result of this solicitation.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations were explicitly outlined in the provided documentation. The RFP does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged enterprises or specify limitations on contractor types. No incumbent vendors were mentioned, and no specific budget range or precise award value was disclosed in the available materials. Electronic proposal submissions are permitted, with specific requirements for electronic signatures using DocuSign or Adobe, or alternatively through printing, manual signing, and electronic scanning. Contractors are instructed to direct any inquiries to Lane Ostenson via email at Lane.Ostenson@state.sd.us, with the subject line "RFP # 23RFP8827". The SDWF maintains the right to reject any or all proposals and make an award that best serves the State of South Dakota's interests.