ITB 9584 Firewood & delivery to Ainsworth State Park, Memaloose State Park, & Viento State Park

The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has issued Invitation to Bid (ITB) #9584 for bundled firewood and delivery services to three state parks: Ainsworth, Memaloose, and Viento, located in Hood River County and Carlton City. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide and deliver firewood bundles with specific requirements, including appropriate size, moisture content, and absence of invasive species. The contract requires the successful bidder to not only supply the firewood but also handle delivery, off-loading, and stacking at each park location. OPRD estimates an annual order of 750 bundles across the three parks. The bid submission deadline was April 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM PT, with the agency planning to award the contract by April 24, 2023. Evaluation criteria include compliance with bid requirements and the lowest total responsive base bid. The initial contract term is two years, with potential extensions up to six years total, through May 1, 2029.

The ITB allows for participation from various business types, including opportunities for minority, women, emerging small, and disadvantaged business enterprises. Bidders are required to provide their legal business name, federal tax ID, Oregon business registration, and residency status. Two responsive bidders were identified in the bid tabulation: JB Wood Recyclers, LLC and O'Malley Brothers Corporation, with O'Malley Brothers Corporation emerging as the apparent successful bidder. The contractor must meet specific insurance requirements, including automobile liability insurance if they will be shipping the goods themselves. While precise budget figures are not explicitly stated, the bid tabulation shows pricing ranging from $3.95 to $8.10 per bundle, depending on the specific park location. OPRD reserves the right to procure firewood from alternative sources without penalty, providing flexibility in the contract structure.