Firewood Deliveries to Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 10374 for bundled firewood deliveries to Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, located in Lane County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide seasoned, non-treated firewood in bundled packages that meet specific size and moisture content requirements. Deliverables include timely firewood bundles, with vendors required to deliver within 5 business days of each request and accommodate up to 6 emergency deliveries per year within 2 days. The bid will be evaluated based on the lowest total bid price, with applicable preferences given to goods manufactured in Oregon and from recycled materials. The solicitation is being conducted through the OregonBuys e-procurement system, with a bid closing and opening date of October 25, 2023. No pre-bid meeting is scheduled, and bids must be submitted electronically by the stated deadline. Bidders are required to complete and submit forms for contractual acceptance, pricing proposal, and bidder responsibility.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard Oregon procurement preferences for in-state and recycled material goods are noted. The anticipated contract term is two years, with options to extend for up to six additional years. Preliminary bid tabulation shows two bidders: JB Wood Recyclers LLC at $3.38 per bundle and Washburne Slice Recovery Inc. at $4.65 per bundle, with an Intent to Award Notice indicating Slice Recovery Inc. as the preferred vendor. The contract requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage and comply with state and federal regulations. OPRD reserves the right to inspect vendor vehicles and equipment and to obtain firewood from alternative sources as needed. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, the contract will cover firewood deliveries to support visitor services at Carl G. Washburne Memorial State Park, with potential for ongoing procurement over the multi-year contract period.