Lake Chaplain Timber Staging and Transport Operation

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is conducting a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ 25-28) to procure timber staging and transport services for 40 Douglas-fir trees located on City of Everett property. The project requires a qualified contractor to sort, stage, transport, load, and unload trees ranging from 28-38 inches in diameter at breast height, with specific requirements including preserving root-wads and bucking trees to minimum 85-foot lengths. Contractors must possess Commercial Driver's License certification and demonstrated capability to handle large timber. The solicitation's evaluation criteria includes a comprehensive point-based assessment: project team structure (10 points), staff qualifications (10 points), schedule (15 points), experience (20 points), references (5 points), and cost proposal (40 points). The proposal submission deadline is February 28, 2025, with a tentative performance period from March 26, 2025 to April 10, 2025, covering timber movement across 8 different units with 1-8 trees per unit.

The procurement includes preferences for Washington small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and firms without mandatory individual arbitration clauses. While initially budgeted at $50,000, Amendment #1 removed the maximum project budget to provide greater procurement flexibility. The contract is funded through state dollars and award is contingent upon funding availability. Potential respondents must demonstrate substantial experience in timber handling, with additional evaluation preference points available for businesses meeting specific small business or veteran-owned criteria. The solicitation covers Snohomish County and Snohomish City jurisdictions, targeting firms capable of precise timber logistics and transportation. Interested contractors will need to submit comprehensive proposals detailing their operational capabilities, staff expertise, technical approach, and cost structures to successfully compete for this timber staging and transport contract.