Forest management treatments

The State of New Mexico is seeking bid proposals for a Statewide Price Agreement (SWPA) for forest and watershed health and fuel mitigation activities. The SWPA will be used for projects administered by state agencies where the need has been established for forest management treatments such as thinning, forest and watershed restoration, fuels reduction, and fuel breaks for community protection. The activities and services will be used to improve, restore, or rehabilitate current land conditions to achieve future desired conditions. The contract term is one year with three one-year renewal options. Bids are due by November 19, 2024 at 2:00pm, with a public bid opening to follow. The Invitation to Bid (ITB) outlines detailed specifications for over 60 line items of forest management treatments, including pricing structures, work zones, difficult conditions, and personal protective equipment requirements. Contractors must identify the geographical zones they can service and provide unit prices for the various activities.

This SWPA does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State reserves the right to award multiple contractors. Pricing changes are limited to a maximum 10% increase annually and decreases must also be passed on. Difficult site conditions may warrant up to a 30% premium on the bid prices. No incumbent vendors or budget ranges were provided in the information made available.