IDL - Hard Rock Handline III

The Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the Hard Rock Handline III project located on the Idaho Panhandle National Forest in Bonner County. The procurement involves wildland fire management work, specifically requiring approximately 124 chains (8,200 feet) of new hand fireline construction and 287 chains (19,000 feet) of existing handline maintenance. Quotes are due by 12:00 PM Mountain Time on August 30, 2023, with all work required to be completed by October 31, 2023, and the contract expiring on December 31, 2023. The solicitation requires contractors to submit electronic quotes through the LUMA system, with pricing based on the attached Schedule A that provides unit prices for new handline construction and handline maintenance. The Idaho Department of Lands will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with quantities noted as estimates that may vary during actual implementation. Evaluation will focus on pricing, contractor capability, and ability to complete the prescribed fire management work within the specified timeframe.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly identified in the documentation. The procurement does not indicate an incumbent vendor or provide detailed information about existing infrastructure requirements. While a precise award value is not specified, the contract will be based on unit pricing for hand fireline construction and maintenance, with contractors required to provide their pricing, contact information, and taxpayer identification. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating commercial general liability, commercial automobile liability, and workers compensation insurance with specific coverage limits. The State of Idaho, the IDL, and its divisions must be listed as additional insured parties. Contractors will need to demonstrate financial stability, operational capability, and compliance with state contracting standards. The contract represents a targeted fire management intervention in the Idaho Panhandle National Forest, with potential for future similar projects contingent on successful performance and ongoing wildland management needs.