Professional Forestry Consultant Services - DBNF

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, through the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources (KDFWR), is seeking proposals for professional forestry consultant services to implement medium to large-scale forest habitat improvement projects on the Cumberland Ranger District of the Daniel Boone National Forest (DBNF) in Northeastern Kentucky. The scope of work includes midstory removal, herbicide application, and other forest management activities on approximately 300 acres of wildlife openings. Interested vendors must have the ability to complete forest stand improvement practices, work in rough and steep terrain, and provide references for previous projects of at least 100 acres. The Request for Proposal (RFP) has a closing date of January 4, 2024, and a mandatory site visit is scheduled for December 14, 2023. The initial contract term is from January 18, 2024, through June 30, 2024, with the potential for renewal. The RFP specifies that pricing shall only be provided in a separate Cost Proposal, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky is tax-exempt.

The RFP does not mention any set-asides or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, there are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total budget for this project will not exceed $75,000, and the Commonwealth of Kentucky will fund the project through the KDFWR.