ODF GNA Hootnanny NEPA Analysis for the Mt. Hood NF

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for comprehensive National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and documentation services for the Hootnanny Good Neighbor Authority Project on the Barlow Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The procurement seeks a contractor with multidisciplinary expertise in wildlife biology, botany, aquatics, hydrology, archaeology, transportation planning, forestry/fuels planning, recreation, visual assessment, and soil science to conduct environmental compliance work. Key deliverables include resource analysis reports, scoping documents, content analysis, and a final Decision Memo for a project involving approximately 3,000 acres of forest health treatments including thinning and prescribed fire. The ITB was posted on February 25, 2025, with a voluntary virtual pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 11, 2025, and bids are due on April 1, 2025, at 2:00 PM PT. The anticipated Notice of Intent to Award is set for April 8, 2025, with a contract term running through September 30, 2025. The contract will be awarded on an "all or none" basis to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The contractor must provide all qualified personnel, transportation, labor, supervision, equipment, and supplies not furnished by the government, with payment to be made upon acceptance of specific deliverables according to the pricing schedule and limited to monthly invoicing. Funding for this project is secured through the Good Neighbor Authority program, which facilitates collaboration between ODF and the U.S. Forest Service. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the project requires a comprehensive team capable of conducting complex environmental analysis across multiple scientific disciplines. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but the scope of work suggests a substantial professional services contract involving extensive environmental compliance documentation for a significant forest management project in the Mt. Hood National Forest.