GNA Environmental Compliance and Planning Services

The Oregon Department of Forestry is requesting proposals for environmental compliance and planning services to support the Umatilla National Forest Interdisciplinary Team under RFP S-62900-00017640, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST and a pre-proposal conference on August 20, 2026 at 2:00 PM PST.

The scope requires a Hydrologist and Fisheries Biologist to serve as team members providing environmental planning, NEPA and ESA analysis, effects analysis, documentation, reporting, and field support for forest management projects on federal lands managed under a Good Neighbor Authority agreement. The Hydrologist must hold an undergraduate degree in Hydrology or equivalent with a master's degree or 2–4 years of experience in hydrological assessments, riparian analysis, and GIS applications. The Fisheries Biologist must hold an undergraduate degree in fisheries or aquatic biology with a master's degree or 2 years of experience preparing Biological Evaluations and Assessments for ESA-listed fish species. Work locations include USFS offices in Ukiah, Heppner, or Pendleton, Oregon and Pendleton, Oregon or Walla Walla, Washington; the contract assumes up to eight office days per month for the Hydrologist and up to two office days per month for the Fisheries Biologist over twelve months, plus field work up to eight and twelve days monthly respectively for five months annually. All costs including travel, per diem, transportation, equipment, and fuel must be included in unit pricing; travel time and mobilization costs will not be reimbursed.

The contract term is one year with one renewal option available for a cumulative maximum of two years. Evaluation is 60 points for technical criteria (Statement of Qualifications, References, Key Personnel and Resumes, and Work Samples) and 40 points for price on a 100-point scale. Questions are due by August 21, 2026. The Department of Forestry encourages participation of certified small businesses and minority-owned enterprises. COBID certification disclosure and outreach requirements apply. Award notification is anticipated approximately September 10, 2026. Contact Katrina Chinn, Procurement and Contract Specialist, at Katrina.Chinn@odf.oregon.gov or 971-345-7823.