Rowena Fire Tree Removal

The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) is conducting a Request for Competitive Quotes (RFCQ) No. S-73000-00014729 for the Rowena Fire Tree Removal project in Wasco County, Oregon. The procurement involves cutting and removing recently burned dead trees along Interstate 84 and Oregon State Highway 30 right of way west of The Dalles. Contractors will be responsible for removing all trees and limbs from the fire-damaged area, with the removed materials becoming the property of the contractor for legal disposal. A mandatory pre-quote conference is scheduled for Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the I-84 West bound exit 76 large pullout. Quotes must be submitted through the OregonBuys web-based eProcurement system, with a submission deadline of September 9, 2025. The project has a substantial completion date of October 15, 2025, and a final completion date of October 30, 2025. ODOT will award the contract to the lowest responsible offeror who complies with all requirements, with work to be paid hourly and ODOT providing on-site guidance for work areas.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must comply with Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) prevailing wage rate standards and provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including Workers' Compensation, Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate), and Commercial Automobile Liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit). While no specific contract value is listed, the bid pricing form includes estimated quantities for traffic control, tree cutting, and equipment services, suggesting a comprehensive service contract. Bidders must be authorized to do business in Oregon and submit additional documentation including a completed Competitive Quote Form with references, a responsibility inquiry form, tax ID number, and potential conflict of interest disclosures. Successful contractors will need specialized equipment such as bucket trucks, brush chippers, self-loading log trucks, and excavators, and must file necessary notifications and permits at least 15 days before starting work.