ITB Mtn Beaver Trapping - Tillamook

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for mountain beaver trapping services in the Tillamook State Forest, seeking a contractor to perform trapping activities across three work areas totaling 1,681 acres. The contract will cover a one-year term from October 1, 2023, to January 31, 2024, with potential for up to three one-year renewals. Bidders must possess a minimum of three years of mountain beaver trapping experience, hold a valid Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor License, and be capable of providing at least 1,000 Conibear #110 traps. The primary objective is to complete mountain beaver trapping prior to forest replanting efforts, with services to be performed in designated work areas across Tillamook County. The bid response is due by May 18, 2023, at 2:00 PM, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through a cost comparison evaluation. Contractors will be responsible for providing all necessary trapping materials, equipment, and labor to successfully complete the mountain beaver removal within the specified work areas.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises were mentioned in the procurement documents. The previous year's contract was awarded to Willamette Valley Reforestation, who submitted the lowest bid of $158,250, with unit pricing ranging from $87.00 to $100.00 per acre. While the exact budget range for the current ITB is not explicitly stated, historical bid information suggests the contract value will likely fall between $150,000 and $190,000. The Oregon Department of Forestry will provide certain materials and support, including access to the work areas and potentially some coordination support, but the primary responsibility for executing the trapping services rests with the awarded contractor. Bidders must demonstrate technical capability, experience, and the necessary equipment to successfully complete the mountain beaver trapping across the specified work areas in the Tillamook State Forest.