Call When Needed Services - NWLO

The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered DNRC-IFB-2023-1039 for Call When Needed (CWN) Services across five specific geographic units: Kalispell, Libby, Plains, Stillwater, and Swan. This procurement seeks qualified contractors to provide comprehensive forest-related and environmental services, including dozer and excavator piling, logging, cutting, thinning, road maintenance, brushing, controlled burning, stream restoration, and weed spraying. The solicitation covers jurisdictions in Flathead County and Judith Gap City, with a specific focus on environmental management and forest maintenance activities. Bidders must complete a detailed bid form and comply with all submission requirements, with strict protocols prohibiting direct communication with state staff about the procurement except through the designated procurement officer. The bid was released on October 25, 2022, with a firm closing date of December 7, 2022, at 3:00 PM Mountain Standard Time, and includes standard Net 30 payment terms.

The solicitation documents indicate that potential bidders must carefully review all attached materials, including vicinity maps for each service unit and supplementary documentation such as a working in bear habitat brochure. While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, contractors will need to demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, and compliance with environmental management standards. The bid requires comprehensive business and contact information, suggesting a preference for established firms with proven capabilities in forest management and environmental services. Though specific award values are not specified, the breadth of services and multi-unit coverage suggests a potentially significant contract scope. Bidders must be prepared to integrate with existing DNRC infrastructure and environmental management protocols, with potential disqualification for non-compliance with submission requirements or unauthorized communication about the procurement.