ITB 9219 Firewood and Delivery Services for Prineville Reservoir State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9219 for firewood and delivery services specifically for Prineville Reservoir State Park located at 19020 SE Parkland Dr, Prineville, OR 97754. The procurement seeks to establish a price agreement for bundled firewood and delivery services, with an estimated annual requirement of 2,000 firewood bundles and 96 kindling bundles. Bidders must provide seasoned, non-treated firewood meeting specific moisture content and species requirements, with delivery to be made on pallets to designated park locations. The bid closing date is March 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT, with bids to be evaluated based on compliance with bid requirements and lowest total responsive bid. Evaluation criteria include meeting technical specifications, pricing, and adherence to Oregon preferences for goods manufactured or produced in-state or from recycled materials. The initial contract term is expected to be two years, with options to extend up to six years total, and OPRD will order firewood as needed throughout the contract period.

The ITB does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation is open to all responsive bidders, with McCloud-Miller Enterprises, LLC identified as the lowest responsive bidder in the Notice of Intent to Award, submitting a total annual bid price of $8,732. The contract will be executed through a standard State of Oregon Purchase Order incorporating detailed terms and conditions outlined in the bid attachments. OPRD reserves the right to inspect contractor vehicles and equipment and to obtain firewood from alternative sources if necessary. The procurement covers jurisdictions including Crook County and Portland, with the contract being non-exclusive, meaning OPRD makes no guarantees about specific order quantities. Pricing for the contract shows firewood units ranging from $4.15 per bundle and kindling at $3.00 per bundle, with the total anticipated annual value around $8,732 based on the recommended awardee's bid.