Bear Wallow LSR Mastication Gilchrist State Forest

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is soliciting quotes for mastication services in the Gilchrist State Forest through Request for Quote (RFQ) S-62900-00015271, focusing on fuel reduction and hazard mitigation work within the Bear Wallow Late-Successional Reserve (LSR) area. The project encompasses two primary treatment units: a Boundary Treatment of 218 acres and a Road Treatment of 192 acres, totaling 410 acres. Contractors must provide a tracked lateral reaching boom mounted masticator with a minimum of 65 horsepower and be prepared to use multiple pieces of equipment to meet project completion deadlines. Required qualifications include possessing a valid Forest Labor Contractor License from the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries and maintaining commercial general liability insurance with a $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate limit. Bidders must submit two mandatory attachments: the Bidders Authorized Representative Form and the Pricing Submittal Form, with quotes due by November 12, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. The ODF will award the contract to the lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder, with the potential to evaluate factors beyond price, such as experience, expertise, and contractor responsibility.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the bidding documents indicate compliance requirements related to non-discriminatory practices against minority, women-owned, and disabled veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must certify adherence to policies preventing sexual harassment and discrimination, as well as compliance with Oregon tax laws. The contract has a total not-to-exceed amount of $247,000, with compensation structured on a per-acre basis for certified work completed according to specified work requirements. Work is scheduled to commence on January 1, 2026, with a mandatory completion date of November 1, 2026, and no contract extensions permitted. Contractors will be responsible for all equipment, operational, and transportation costs, with no reimbursement provided for travel time, site access expenses, move-in, or demobilization. Payment will only be issued for acres accomplished and certified by ODF inspection, emphasizing the performance-based nature of this procurement opportunity.