Sole Source- American Forests- Non-Profit

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is pursuing a sole source contract with American Forests, a non-profit organization, to develop a comprehensive Oregon Reforestation Strategy. The procurement specifically focuses on assessing the current and forecasted reforestation needs within the state, with a detailed evaluation of the entire reforestation pipeline. Key deliverables include administering a nursery survey, conducting interviews, analyzing data, preparing a comprehensive nursery report, and establishing working groups to review findings. The contract's primary objectives are to examine seed availability, nursery production capacity, site preparation capabilities, planting infrastructure, post-planting maintenance processes, and monitoring systems. The procurement is funded through the Seed and Seedling Needs for Family Forest Owners grant (17-DG-11062765-715), with a specific focus on Marion County and the City of Salem. The contract was posted on May 25, 2022, with a proposal due date of June 2, 2022, indicating a relatively compressed timeline for response and implementation.

The procurement is structured as a sole source contract, which means it is specifically targeted at American Forests and does not represent a competitive bidding process. Potential alternative vendors would need to demonstrate their ability to complete the work at the same funded amount and receive approval from the grant funding group. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the available documentation. While the contract is limited to a single non-profit organization, it appears to have specific requirements around technical expertise in forestry, reforestation strategies, and data analysis capabilities. The contract seems to be focused on a specialized research and strategic planning effort rather than a traditional goods or services procurement. Although the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the funding is tied to a specific grant with predetermined financial parameters. The procurement represents a targeted approach to understanding and potentially improving Oregon's reforestation infrastructure and capacity.