Hazard Tree Removal at Ona Beach Day Use Area

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is issuing an Invitation to Bid (ITB) S-63400-00008389 for hazard tree removal operations at the Ona Beach Day Use Area within Brian Booth State Park in Lincoln County, Oregon. The project requires the removal of approximately 50 trees within a 50-acre area, with specific trees designated for conversion to snags and downed wood. Contractors must complete the work between November 20, 2023, and December 31, 2023, outside of the Marbled Murrelet nesting season, using approved cutting practices such as controlled felling, tree climbing, and boom equipment to minimize ground disturbance. The work involves chipping all designated trees and transporting chip material to a staging area at South Beach State Park, with specific requirements for log handling and debris management. Bids were due by November 14, 2023, at 2:00 pm, with a bid opening scheduled for November 16, 2023, at 3:30 PM. Bidders must provide a performance bond equal to 20% of the bid value or $10,000, whichever is greater, and adhere to strict guidelines regarding site sensitivity and potential underground artifacts.

The ITB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions on bidder types. The Notice of Intent to Award indicates that Trees Plus Northwest, LLC of Salem, Oregon, was selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid tabulation revealed five total bidders, with Brink Brothers, Inc. submitting the lowest initial bid of $45,628. The contract appears to be a one-time project with no mentioned options for renewal or additional work. Contractors must demonstrate capability in hazard tree removal, have appropriate equipment for site access, and follow specific operational guidelines outlined in the bidding documents. The project requires careful management of environmental and cultural sensitivities, with minimal ground disturbance and specific requirements for tree removal, chipping, and debris management. While no specific budget range was explicitly stated, the lowest bid suggests the project's value is approximately $45,000 to $50,000.