Lower Smith River Property Boundary Surveys

The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians (CTCLUSI) has issued a Request for Quotes for property boundary surveying services on the Lower Smith River Tract located in Douglas County, Oregon, approximately 20 to 28.6 miles from Reedsport. The procurement seeks a qualified contractor to conduct comprehensive boundary survey work across two phases: Phase 1 encompasses 4.4 miles of boundary with 15 corners to reestablish and must be completed by December 31, 2026, while Phase 2 encompasses 3.9 miles of boundary with 4 corners to establish and 12 corners to reestablish, with completion targeted for December 31, 2027. The contractor's responsibilities include resurveying, posting, and blazing all boundary lines in accordance with 2009 Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management Manual of Surveying Instructions; installing tribal property boundary signs and line marking posts; filing Records of Survey with Douglas County; and furnishing all labor, equipment, and materials except those provided by CTCLUSI. Required qualifications include a current Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) credential, proof of liability insurance, three references for property line surveying work completed within the past five years, and demonstrated contractor capability and technical knowledge. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price evaluation, with the CTCLUSI Forestry staff providing oversight of contractor performance. Quotes must be submitted by June 4, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. PST using the provided Bid Form (Exhibit C) and sent to akronsberg@ctclusi.org and procurement@ctclusi.org, with questions directed to Amy Kronsberg at (541) 294-5604.

The procurement documents do not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular types of organizations or disadvantaged enterprises; the opportunity appears open to all qualified surveying contractors meeting the professional and insurance requirements. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available procurement materials. The CTCLUSI retains the right to reject any or all quotes and may award without negotiation, with contract terms to be negotiated following contractor selection. The tribe will provide tribal property boundary signs, while the selected contractor must supply all other materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for completion of the surveying work. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents, with pricing to be determined through competitive bidding based on unit rates for survey miles by phase as specified on the Bid Form.