North Slopes Common Stand Exams

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is seeking a contractor to conduct North Slopes Common Stand Exams within the Ochoco National Forest, spanning approximately 95,000 acres in Crook County. The procurement involves ground site survey services to gather comprehensive live and dead tree information and vegetation data from 470 predetermined plot locations using United States Forest Service Common Stand Exam procedures. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary field equipment, including GPS devices, tablets, and measuring tools, to complete detailed stand exams that will support reforestation assessments, insect and disease mortality evaluations, and vegetation management projects. The Request for Quote (RFQ S-62900-00014635) requires bidders to submit two mandatory attachments: the Bidders Authorized Representative Form and the Pricing Submittal Form. Quotes must be electronically submitted by August 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM PST, either via email to Shannon LeClaire or through the OregonBuys Solicitation platform. The evaluation will focus on selecting the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, with the agency reserving the right to award all, part, or none of the bid items based on factors including price, experience, expertise, and contractor responsibility.

The procurement does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contract requires the selected contractor to maintain comprehensive insurance coverages, including workers' compensation, commercial general liability, and automobile liability insurance. The contract period is 120 calendar days, effective from execution date until December 15, 2025, with an estimated start in August 2025. Compensation is structured as a unit price per plot, with payment contingent upon completed and accepted deliverables, requiring the contractor to maintain a 90% quality assurance standard. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the total project involves 470 plots with all travel, transportation, and associated expenses to be included in the unit price. The contractor must also comply with various state and federal regulations, including tax laws, non-discrimination policies, and environmental standards. Bidders are required to be transparent about their business designation, residency status, and potential preferential treatment in government contracting.