Flat creek fuels reduction pile burning

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is seeking a contractor to burn 203 acres of piles containing mixed conifer trees less than 10 inches in diameter at the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area. The successful bidder will be responsible for burning the piles to at least 80% consumption, monitoring the site for 48 hours after the last ignition, obtaining necessary permits, and supplying all required equipment. The contract term is 3 months, with the work required to be completed between October 2024 and December 31, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid site tour is scheduled for September 12, 2024, and the contractor must have NWCG or equivalent qualifications. Payment will be made on a per-acre basis once the work is completed and accepted by ODFW.

The Invitation to Bid (ITB) includes preferences for Oregon goods and services, as well as recycled products, and allows for the award of the contract to a responsible government body through an intergovernmental agreement. The ITB requires the successful bidder to engage certified disadvantaged businesses as subcontractors, but does not specify a budget or funding source. There is no mention of any incumbent contractor or the current contract environment, and the contract term and any renewal options are not stated.