Heritage Surveys - Manage Stand Vegetation Management Project

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for heritage surveys and cultural resource documentation on the Deschutes National Forest (DNF), specifically targeting the Managed Stands Vegetation Management Project in the Crescent Ranger District. The procurement covers comprehensive field data collection and recording of new cultural resources across approximately 194,000 acres, with an estimated 27,811 acres designated for actual treatment near Crescent and Gilchrist, Oregon. Contractors are required to complete at least 2,600 acres of surveys by December 15, 2022, with potential for additional acreage. The primary deliverables include a detailed letter report summarizing survey results and completed site and isolate forms that meet the Secretary of the Interior's Professional Standards. All work must strictly adhere to National Environmental Policy Act guidelines and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with pricing structured on a fixed price per plot surveyed. The bid submission deadline is March 31, 2022.

The ITB demonstrates a strong commitment to supporting small and diverse businesses, specifically encouraging participation from certified small businesses including disadvantaged, minority-owned, woman-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, and emerging small businesses. All data produced under the contract will become the sole property of the U.S. Government, with contractors prohibited from publishing or reproducing the data without written consent. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the procurement covers multiple survey plots across a significant geographic area. The contract encompasses jurisdictions in Jackson County and Gladstone City, Oregon, indicating a localized but comprehensive scope of work. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate expertise in cultural resource surveys, archaeological documentation, and compliance with federal preservation standards. The procurement approach suggests a competitive bidding process that values both technical capability and cost-effectiveness.