North Slopes Common Stand Exams 2

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is soliciting quotes for the North Slopes Common Stand Exams 2 project, a comprehensive forest survey initiative across the Ochoco National Forest. The procurement involves gathering live and dead tree information and vegetation data from 470 predetermined plot locations, divided into three priority levels: Priority 1 with 229 plots due by December 15, 2025, Priority 2 with 143 plots due by July 1, 2026, and Priority 3 with 98 plots due by August 31, 2026. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, including GPS devices, tablets, measuring tools, and field equipment to conduct Forest Service Common Stand Exam (CSE) procedures across approximately 95,000 acres. The successful bidder will be required to meet a 90 percent accuracy standard for stand quality and comply with specific forest access and camping regulations set by the USFS. Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Shannon LeClaire or through the OregonBuys Solicitation platform by September 15, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, with the contract period running from the effective date to August 31, 2026.

The solicitation does not explicitly specify set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Bidders must complete two mandatory attachments: the Bidders Authorized Representative Form and the Pricing Submittal Form, which require detailed business information and certifications. Contractors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the contract is structured as a unit-price agreement, with payment calculated based on the number of completed plots in each priority level. Contractors will be responsible for all travel, per diem, transportation, and other expenses, which must be included in the unit price. The ODF intends to award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, reserving the right to award all, part, or none of the bid items. Payment will only be made for inspected acreage that has been certified with acceptable work quality level services completed.