Tree Planting Services for ODF in the Forest Grove and Tillamook Districts in Northwest Oregon

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has issued an Invitation to Bid (ITB 2694) for tree planting services in the Forest Grove and Tillamook Districts of Northwest Oregon, specifically within Washington County. The procurement seeks to establish a Price Agreement for comprehensive tree planting services, which includes furnishing all necessary labor and equipment to plant trees across 611 acres, with potential additional interplanting on 350 acres. Bidders must possess a valid Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor License and provide experienced foremen to ensure satisfactory performance. The contract requires precise planting methods, specific seedling types, and adherence to strict performance standards, with payment contingent upon inspected and certified acreage. Key procurement dates include a voluntary pre-bid tour on April 21, 2022, bid submissions due by May 11, 2022, and an anticipated Notice of Intent to Award around May 16, 2022. The initial contract term is one year, with potential amendments allowing for up to four total years of service, with the first work period scheduled from December 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023.

The ITB documentation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged business enterprises. The available documents reference RAMOS REFORESTATION INC. as a previously engaged contractor, suggesting they may have incumbent status, but this is not definitively confirmed as an exclusive arrangement. While precise budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documents, the scope involves planting across 611 acres with potential expansion to 350 additional acres, indicating a substantial project value. The procurement process appears standard and open to qualified contractors who can demonstrate technical capability in forest reforestation services. Bidders will be evaluated primarily on unit pricing for the specified planting units, with an emphasis on contractors who can demonstrate technical expertise, appropriate licensing, and the ability to complete the specified tree planting services within the prescribed timeframes and quality standards.