Antler Pond Phase 2 Timber Stand Improvement

The Wyoming State Forestry Division is soliciting bids for the Antler Pond Phase 2 Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) project located in Platte County, Wyoming. The procurement involves timber thinning services across two project blocks totaling 91.0 acres of state land, primarily focusing on ponderosa pine tree management. Contractors will be responsible for cutting live trees not marked with red paint, removing standing dead trees, and managing slash piles according to specific guidelines outlined in Attachment A. A mandatory on-site pre-bid inspection is scheduled for Friday, May 23rd, 2025, which all potential bidders must attend to be considered for the contract. Bids must be submitted electronically through the Public Purchase online bidding system by 2:00:00 p.m. Mountain Time on June 4, 2025, with all questions due by May 28, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis, with bidders required to quote a per-acre price, and the state reserves the right to award additional acres within a +/- 10% price variation if funding becomes available.

The procurement appears to have a preference for Wyoming resident businesses, with bidders encouraged to obtain a Resident Certification Number from the Department of Workforce Services before the bid due date. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the state follows non-discrimination principles in its procurement process. The contract will expire on May 31, 2027, and allows for potential contract flexibility based on project needs. Contractors must be prepared to navigate access roads that cross private lands and will need to coordinate with adjacent landowners. Detailed technical specifications are referenced in Attachments A and B, which outline precise operational requirements including tree cutting methods, fire safety protocols, and environmental management standards. Though specific budget ranges are not detailed, bidders will submit per-acre pricing, with the total contract value determined by the 91-acre project scope and potential additional acres. Foreign corporations must obtain a certificate of authority to do business in Wyoming.