Garden Mountain Mechanical Site Preparation

The Virginia Department of Forestry is seeking a contractor to perform post-harvest mechanical site preparation on approximately 122 acres of land owned by the George Washington & Jefferson National Forests, Eastern Divide Ranger District in Bland County, Virginia. The work includes cutting all trees and shrubs 1 inch to 6 inches DBH, with exceptions for certain tree species. Felled trees are to be left scattered throughout the area, and the contractor must take precautions to prevent pollution and damage to roads, trails, and other improvements. Pricing for this contract will be on a per-acre basis, and the bid price must be inclusive of all time, labor, equipment, and supplies. Quotes are due no later than Thursday, January 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM, and the work must be completed before May 1, 2024.

This contract opportunity is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, with preference given first to Small Businesses (including micro businesses), followed by an open competition. The lowest responsive and responsible bid, submitted by South East Mowing LLC for $73,078, has been awarded the contract. The contract will be funded through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Department of Forestry and the Good Neighbor Agreement with the United States Forest Service. There is no incumbent information provided, and the contract value is within the range of $10,000 to $100,000.