DNR Precommercial Thinning Contract - South Puget Sound Region

This is a solicitation issued by the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for silvicultural land management services, specifically precommercial tree thinning, on state-owned forestlands located in Mason County. The scope of work covers an estimated 1,000 acres across multiple sites, with the contractor required to provide unit pricing for the specified thinning services. The contract term is for one year with two optional one-year renewals. Interested bidders must attend a mandatory pre-bid conference and submit their proposals by the specified deadline. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The procurement is set aside for small businesses, and the incumbent contractor is identified. Funding for the contract will be provided by the state, but the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed. The work requires specialized expertise in silvicultural practices and forestry management, and the selected contractor will be responsible for executing the thinning operations in accordance with the DNR's requirements and applicable regulations.