DNR Precommercial Thinning Contract - South Puget Sound Region

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids for a precommercial thinning contract in the South Puget Sound region, which includes Kitsap, Mason, and Pierce Counties. The scope of work involves silvicultural land management services, specifically tree thinning, on approximately 970 acres of state-owned forestlands. The contract term is from May 20, 2024, to June 20, 2025, with the possibility of extension and addition of more units. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications, including possessing current Washington State and U.S. Department of Labor Farm Labor Contractors licenses. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and pricing is on a per-acre basis, with bids over $250 per acre considered non-responsive. A virtual pre-proposal conference will be held on April 23, 2024, and bids are due by 10:00 AM on May 7, 2024.

The solicitation offers preferences for small and veteran-owned businesses, as well as businesses that do not require mandatory individual arbitration clauses for employees. Funding for the project is provided by state dollars, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided in the available documents. The DNR is unable to accept responsibility for errors or omissions in the materials, and no warranties accompany the information.