Davis GNA Non-Commercial Thinning/Mastication- Umatilla National Forest

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for a Mechanical Mastication Non-Commercial Thinning project under the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement with the US Forest Service, targeting approximately 359 acres within the Umatilla National Forest in Grant County. The project requires contractors to provide all necessary equipment and labor to perform non-commercial thinning and mastication services, with work scheduled to begin on December 1, 2022, and be completed by October 31, 2024. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of experience in mechanical mastication/thinning and provide at least one steel-tracked masticator meeting specific project requirements. The evaluation criteria focus on the lowest responsive bidder based on a per-acre unit price, with payment made only for completed and accepted work. Key bid documents include the ITB, two addenda, and a Notice of Intent to Award, with the bid submission deadline set for November 15, 2022. ODF will conduct periodic inspections of the work and require rework of any unsatisfactory areas, with contractors expected to adhere to detailed specifications regarding road access, maintenance, and safety protocols.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The Notice of Intent to Award reveals that Siegmund Excavation & Construction was selected as the lowest bidder at $199,065.50, with Staton Forestry submitting a higher bid of $401,362.00 for the same project scope. There are no mentioned incumbent contractors or specific infrastructure integration requirements. The contract appears to be a single award procured through a competitive bidding process, with funding sourced from the Good Neighbor Authority Agreement between ODF and the US Forest Service. The total project budget is approximately $199,065.50, covering mechanical mastication and non-commercial thinning services across 359 acres of forest land. Contractors will be responsible for executing the work using their own equipment and meeting the technical specifications outlined in the ITB documents.