CSFS Spatula Stewardship Project USFS Good Neighbor Authority

The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is soliciting proposals for the Spatula Stewardship Project under the United States Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority, located in the Dolores Ranger District of the San Juan National Forest. The project encompasses 482 acres across 16 units, with 388 acres of mandatory work involving timber cutting and removal in Units 1-4 and 107-112. The primary objectives include increasing forest resiliency, promoting age class diversity, enhancing forest vegetation recovery, reducing wildfire risk, and generating wood products. Contractors will be responsible for cutting, skidding, and decking timber, removing previously harvested material, and decommissioning 12 temporary roads. Evaluation criteria will consider price, project timeline, equipment, prior experience, and key personnel qualifications. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for October 7, 2025, at 10:00 AM, with proposal submissions due by October 23, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The contract period runs from the execution date until December 31, 2028, with forest products pricing set at a minimum of $0.25 per CCF for Ponderosa Pine Sawtimber and Non-Saw products.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for small business and socioeconomic enterprise participation, with vendors able to self-certify their business classification. Eligible businesses can identify as Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned, HUBZone, Minority Business Enterprise, or Small Disadvantaged Business, with specific ownership and operational criteria. The contract requires vendors to demonstrate capacity, resources, equipment, and expertise to complete the project successfully. Contractors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage and comply with various federal and state regulations. The total project involves 1,896 CCF of Ponderosa Pine Sawtimber and 333 CCF of Non-Saw products, with optional work activities subject to funding availability and Contract Administrator approval. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the project encompasses significant timber removal and forest management activities across multiple units, suggesting a substantial contract opportunity for qualified vendors with forestry and timber harvesting capabilities.