Calf Creek WMA Timber Harvesting

The State of Montana, through the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) department, is conducting a solicitation for timber harvesting and road work services on the Calf Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). The procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a posted date of July 2, 2024, and a due date of August 20, 2024. Sealed bids are due by August 21, 2024, at 1:30 PM MDT. The selected vendor will be responsible for logging, cutting, thinning, and timber marking/cruising activities. Key objectives include completing the harvesting work within the specified timelines, which have been revised in the attached contract documents to include a winter-only operating period for certain units. Vendors must meet insurance, performance bond, and prevailing wage requirements outlined in the IFB.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not provide a specific budget or funding source for the project, and there is no indication of a range for the potential award value.