Timber sale layout – mission ridge thinning project

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a contractor to conduct pre-timber sales layout activities for the Colockum Wildlife Area's Mission Ridge Thinning Project. The contractor will be responsible for mapping, delineating, and marking boundaries and logging units, as well as verifying stream and wetland types, conducting timber marking and cruising, and assessing roads. The project encompasses approximately 75 to 114 acres across multiple counties in Washington, including Chelan, Grant, Grays Harbor, and Yakima. Bidders must have a minimum of 5 years' experience in timber cruising, timber sale layout, and use of GPS equipment. WDFW will evaluate proposals based on qualifications, approach, work plan, references, and cost, with cost being weighted at 70% of the total score. The RFP includes an optional pre-bid meeting on September 17, 2024, and bids are due by September 30, 2024, with the apparent successful bidder announced on October 1, 2024.

The contract will be awarded to the highest scored responsive and responsible bid from a Small Business or Veteran-Owned Business, unless none of these businesses are responsible and responsive. The total contract value is estimated to be less than $150,000, and the contractor will receive a 10% bonus for completing the project by October 31, 2024. The RFP does not mention any incumbent contractors or provide details on funding sources, but it does state that the contractor will be responsible for all project costs exceeding the total contract value.