Fifteenmile Creek Large Wood Placement

The Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District (DISTRICT) is seeking competitive sealed proposals from qualified helicopter operators to execute a large wood placement project in Fifteenmile Creek near Dufur, Oregon. The primary objective is to transport and strategically place approximately 300 logs, both with and without root wads, ranging from 1,000 to 9,000 pounds, to create enhanced in-stream fish habitat. Proposers must demonstrate substantial experience, specifically having implemented at least ten instream large wood placement projects and possessing the technical capability to maneuver and install the specified logs. The project is expected to be completed within two days, with an in-water work window between July 15 and October 31, 2024. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2024, with proposals due by July 12, 2024. The evaluation criteria will include a 100-point system, with pricing accounting for 10 points, and the DISTRICT reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and negotiate with the highest-ranked proposer.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract will be a firm-fixed price, performance-based agreement pursuant to ORS 279B.060, with the DISTRICT intending to select a helicopter operator capable of executing the technical requirements efficiently. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the complexity of the project involving precise log placement via helicopter suggests a potentially significant contract value. The project is geographically situated in Washington County, Oregon, and appears to be part of a broader ecological restoration initiative focused on improving fish habitat within Fifteenmile Creek. Interested proposers will need to submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their technical expertise, operational capabilities, and competitive pricing structure to be considered for the contract award.