ITB 8937 Timber Sale

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking qualified bidders for Invitation to Bid (ITB) 8937, a Timber Removal Oak Restoration Project located in Viento and Wygant State Parks in Hood River County. The procurement involves removing approximately 270 MBF of Douglas-fir timber across three separate units totaling 8.5 acres. Key project deliverables include road maintenance, ground yarding, forwarder-based timber harvest, traffic control, and slash piling. Bidders must submit a Contractual Acceptance and Certification of Eligibility to Purchase State Timber form along with a Bid/Pricing Form. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest "Total Cost" and the bidder's experience and expertise. The procurement schedule indicates a bid submission deadline of November 18, 2021, with an anticipated contract award on December 6, 2021. The contract term runs from the effective date through October 31, 2022, with all timber removal and project completion required by October 1, 2022.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were explicitly noted in the provided documentation. The procurement appears open to qualified timber harvesting contractors with appropriate experience and capabilities. While no incumbent vendors were identified, the sample timber sale contract indicates the maximum compensation will be determined based on the winning bid. The successful bidder will be required to provide insurance certificates and execute the sample Timber Sale Contract before commencing work. Contractors must obtain necessary permits, comply with environmental regulations, and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The project involves maintenance of access roads and requires specialized timber harvesting equipment and expertise in forest management techniques. Though the exact budget is redacted in the sample contract, the procurement suggests a competitive bidding process to determine the most cost-effective and qualified timber removal contractor.