Shevlin Park Fuels Management Services

The Bend Park and Recreation District is seeking competitive proposals for Shevlin Park Fuels Management Services, a critical forest health and fire prevention project located in Bend, Oregon, within Deschutes County. The procurement involves selecting a qualified organization to perform fuels management services across approximately 62 acres, with the primary objectives of reducing the risk of catastrophic crown fires and improving overall forest health. Specific deliverables include slashing, hand piling, and covering vegetation, with a focus on thinning trees less than 8 inches in diameter-at-breast-height, cutting stumps to 6 inches, and strategically laying cut trees on contours. The proposal evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, considering factors such as insurance coverage, references, equipment capabilities, personnel qualifications, and pricing. Key deadlines include a proposal submission deadline of September 13, 2022, at 2:00 PM Pacific time, with an anticipated contract award by September 19, 2022, and project services commencing by September 30, 2022. The contract will be effective through November 30, 2022, with contractors required to comply with the Oregon Forest Practices Act and demonstrate environmental protection measures.

The Request for Proposals does not specify explicit set-aside designations, but indicates that firms of all sizes may respond, with companies employing 50 or more employees required to have a formal equal employment opportunity program. Proposing organizations must be authorized to do business in Oregon and provide comprehensive documentation including a proposer information sheet, references from similar past projects, details on contract management personnel, and lists of available equipment. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the RFP requires fixed, lump-sum pricing for the 62-acre project and indicates that the award will be made to the proposer whose offer is most advantageous to the District. No incumbent vendor information is provided, and there are no explicit mentions of required technology integrations. The contract allows the District to interview top-ranked proposers and reserves the right to make a final selection based on the most comprehensive and beneficial proposal for managing forest fuels and reducing fire risk in Shevlin Park.