GNA Environmental Compliance and Planning Services

The Oregon Department of Forestry is requesting proposals for environmental compliance and planning services to support forest management projects on the Umatilla National Forest under a Good Neighbor Authority agreement, with proposals due September 3, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. The agency encourages participation from COBID-certified small businesses, disadvantaged business enterprises, minority-owned businesses, women-owned businesses, service-disabled veteran-owned businesses, and emerging small businesses.

The scope requires a Hydrologist and Fisheries Biologist to serve as members of an Interdisciplinary Team. Deliverables include data acquisition, project analysis, documentation, and reporting; effects analysis using USFS programs; NEPA and ESA specialist document development; and response to public comments or objections. The Hydrologist must hold an undergraduate degree in Hydrology or equivalent plus either a master's degree or 2–4 years of experience in hydrological evaluations, stream surveys, riparian analysis, and GIS applications, with understanding of Clean Water Act and TMDL requirements. The Fisheries Biologist must hold an undergraduate degree in fisheries or aquatic biology plus either a master's degree or two years of experience preparing Biological Evaluations and Assessments for anadromous salmonids and ESA-listed fish species, with knowledge of ESA Section 7 and Magnuson-Stevens consultation processes and stream survey experience. Travel to field locations and in-person IDT meetings are required.

The contract term is one year with one renewal option for a cumulative maximum of two years. Evaluation uses a 100-point scale: 60 points for qualifications (Statement of Qualifications, References, Key Person Resumes, and Work Samples) and 40 points for price. A pre-proposal conference is scheduled for August 20, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Questions are due August 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. PST. Anticipated award notification is approximately September 10, 2026. The Single Point of Contact is Katrina Chinn at Katrina.Chinn@odf.oregon.gov or 971-345-7823. Proposals must be submitted through OregonBuys or email to the Single Point of Contact.