Pre-Commercial Thinning , Astoria, OR

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is procuring pre-commercial thinning (PCT) services for the Astoria District within Clatsop State Forest, located in Clatsop County, Oregon. The procurement involves selecting leave trees and felling surplus trees across 17 distinct units totaling approximately 686 acres. Specific project sites include areas such as Bigfoot Combination, Gnat Hunt Salvage, John Day Walluski Salvage, and Astoria Basin Thinning. Contractors must provide services that involve precise tree management techniques, with the goal of improving forest health and potential future timber production. Key deliverables include completing PCT work according to specified forest management standards, with contractors required to begin work in April 2022 and complete all services no later than June 30, 2022. Contractor qualifications include possessing a valid Oregon/Farm Labor Contractor License with a forestation endorsement. The Request for Quote (RFQ) requires contractors to submit pricing per acre for four distinct work areas, with the agency reserving the right to adjust project acreage by up to 25% and potentially require completion of services in specific units before moving to others.

The solicitation does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. No incumbent vendors are identified in the provided documentation. The contract will be awarded for an initial one-year term with potential options to renew annually for up to three additional one-year terms. While specific budget ranges are not detailed, contractors will be compensated on a per-acre basis across the four defined work areas. The procurement is open to qualified contractors capable of performing precise forestry management services, with the primary evaluation likely focusing on technical capability, licensing credentials, and competitive pricing. The project is funded through the Oregon Department of Forestry and appears to be part of a broader forest management and health maintenance strategy for the Clatsop State Forest region. Interested contractors must carefully review the detailed specifications in the RFQ and be prepared to demonstrate expertise in pre-commercial thinning techniques and forest management practices.