Lone Pine Forest Health

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is soliciting bids for forest health treatments at Lone Pine State Park near Kalispell under a limited solicitation, with proposals due October 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. This is a sole-source procurement intent, as indicated in the preamble reference to the Department of Justice, Division of Criminal Investigation considering an award to Peak Performance Solutions; however, the actual solicitation operates as a limited competition for forest management services.

The scope covers timber harvesting, cutting of submerchantable trees, slash piling, and rehabilitation work across 107 acres at the Lone Pine State Park site. Bidders must review and accept Scope of Work, Project Map, Timber Harvest Specifications, Forest Fire Rules & Regulations, and draft contract terms before submitting a response. All work is priced as a single lump-sum line item. The commodity code is 2104 (Forest Related Services — Excavator Piling).

Prospective contractors must register with the Montana Secretary of State and comply with debarment certifications. All bids must be submitted in US Dollars. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% interest. Contract award will be made on an all-or-none basis. Bids will remain sealed until the October 9 closing time at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

Mary Ellam, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, serves as the primary contact at Mary.Ellam@mt.gov or 406-495-3244.