Heritage Surveys on the Boundary Vegetation Management Project on MNF

The Oregon Department of Forestry has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB #S-62900-00002679) for heritage surveys on the Boundary Vegetation Management Project within the Malheur National Forest, specifically targeting the Emigrant Creek Ranger District. The procurement involves conducting approximately 2,600 acres of pedestrian inventory survey and cultural resource site documentation. Bidders must provide comprehensive services including all necessary materials, equipment, labor, and personnel to complete field data collection and recording of new cultural resources. Key deliverables include completed site records submitted to the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) database, with documentation required two weeks prior to the final inventory report submission. The project has a defined timeline, originally scheduled for completion by September 30, 2022, but subsequently extended to December 1, 2022, with work anticipated to begin around August 1, 2022. Bidders must meet minimum qualifications related to experience and resources, and will be evaluated based on being the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The bid responses were due by July 7, 2022, for work in jurisdictions including Crook County and the City of Portland.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors were identified in the provided documentation. The procurement covers multiple jurisdictions within Oregon, with a focus on heritage survey services for the Malheur National Forest. While specific budget ranges were not detailed, the ITB indicates a not-to-exceed compensation structure for the project. Bidders are required to submit three references demonstrating the quality of services provided by both the bidding organization and key personnel within the past two years. The pay equity certificate requirement was noted as not applicable to this specific heritage survey project. Contractors will be responsible for all aspects of survey work, including field data collection, site documentation, and comprehensive reporting to meet the project's cultural resource investigation objectives.