ITB 9028_Tree thinning & brush removal

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 9028) for tree thinning and brush removal services at La Pine State Park Campground in Deschutes County, Oregon. The project involves thinning trees less than 8 inches in diameter and removing vegetation as a fuels reduction effort across approximately 35.5 acres, including three campground loops and a 75-foot road buffer. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of 3 years of comparable service experience within the past 5 years and provide relevant references. The bid evaluation criteria include price, contractor experience, expertise, equipment, resources, and overall responsibility to the agency. Bids were due on January 11, 2022, at 3:00 PM PT, with OPRD preferring completion of the north and middle camp loops by April 1, 2022, and the entire project to be finished by November 30, 2022. The contract term may potentially be extended beyond the initial project timeline.

The ITB did not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Based on the bid results document, ten contractors submitted bids for the project, with bid prices ranging from $21,565.00 to $313,600.00. Summit Forests, Inc. submitted the lowest bid at $94,135.00, which was likely the most competitive proposal. The maximum contract value was not explicitly stated in the provided documents, though the sample contract indicated that payment would be made only for completed and accepted work. No incumbent vendors were identified, and no specific requirements for technology integration were mentioned. The contract includes provisions for insurance, compliance with laws, and an Inadvertent Discovery Plan for potential cultural resource protection during the work.