Kerby Fuels Reduction Project

The Illinois Valley Soil and Water Conservation District is seeking qualified contractors for the Kerby Fuels Reduction Project, a comprehensive wildfire mitigation initiative located in Kerby and Cave Junction, Oregon, spanning approximately 72 acres across 11 private properties in Jackson County. The procurement is a fixed-price contract solicitation focused on forest stand improvement and fuels reduction activities, including mastication, hand thinning, piling, and fuelbreak creation. Contractors must demonstrate extensive experience with similar projects, provide comprehensive references, and submit a detailed technical proposal encompassing a thorough implementation schedule and cost breakdown. The Request for Proposals (RFP) requires proposers to adhere to specific technical specifications for treatment of conifers, hardwoods, and shrubs, with particular attention to special protection areas and buffer zones. Proposals are due by June 18, 2024, with the District intending to award a contract for completion by July 2025, funded through a Community Wildfire Defense Grant administered by the United States Forest Service.

The contract opportunity is open to all qualified contractors without explicit set-aside designations or organizational restrictions. No incumbent vendors have been identified for this project, and contractors will be expected to integrate their services with existing site infrastructure and technologies. The total contract value is fixed at $94,000, which represents the complete budget for the project, with no anticipated additional funding increases. Evaluation criteria will likely include the contractor's technical approach, implementation schedule, cost-effectiveness, demonstrated experience, and ability to meet the detailed specifications outlined in the RFP. Proposers must also comply with insurance requirements and provide comprehensive documentation of their qualifications and proposed methodology for executing the fuels reduction work across the specified project areas in Jackson County, Oregon.