ITB 9354 Forest Mastication at Brian Booth State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) 9354 for forest mastication services at Brian Booth State Park in Lincoln County, Oregon. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to mechanically masticate approximately 28 acres of young and dense mixed conifer forest, with the primary objectives of improving overall forest health, promoting understory growth, and selectively thinning less desirable tree species. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant experience and possess the necessary resources to complete the work between April 1, 2023, and June 30, 2023. The bid submission deadline was March 15, 2023, with an anticipated contract award by March 20, 2023. OPRD will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, contractor responsibility, experience, expertise, and the bid that best serves the department's interests. Key deliverables include precommercial thinning operations, selective tree removal, and appropriate slash treatment within the designated 30-acre mixed conifer plantation area.

The solicitation included specific preferences for Oregon-manufactured goods and recycled materials, though no explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises were noted. Bidders were required to provide a performance bond equal to 20% of their bid value and comply with regulatory requirements, including the Oregon Forest Practices Act. Mountain View Reforestation, LLC was identified as the intended contract awardee through the OregonBuys procurement system. The estimated project value was approximately $54,000, with bid responses ranging from $49,260 to $86,250. Nine contractors submitted bids, with per-acre pricing varying between $1,642 and $2,875. The contract will be executed through the State of Oregon, specifically the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, with work to be performed in Lincoln County.