ITB - Aldrich Ponds Timber Sale -Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area

This Invitation to Bid (ITB) is issued by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the Aldrich Ponds Timber Sale on the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area in Grant County, Oregon. The purpose of this ITB is to establish a contract for the harvest of approximately 1,728 MBF of timber, including Douglas-fir, Ponderosa pine, Grand fir, and other conifer species, on 312 acres of state-managed land. The successful bidder will be required to complete various project work, including road improvement and construction, as detailed in the sample contract. Mandatory pre-bid tours and a pre-bid conference are scheduled, with bids due on June 28, 2024. ODFW anticipates awarding the contract on or around July 5, 2024, with a contract term expiring on April 14, 2027.

The ITB outlines minimum bid prices for the various timber species, with Douglas-fir, Ponderosa pine, and Grand fir set at $40.00 per MBF, and Lodgepole pine at $30.00 per MBF. Pulp logs are set at $0.10 per ton. Bidders must provide a 10% bid bond, and the successful bidder will be required to provide a 20% performance bond. ODFW makes no guarantees as to the actual volume or quality of the timber available for harvest, and bidders are responsible for conducting their own due diligence. The ITB does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors.