Two rivers restoration project - log hual in MT hood national forest

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, North Willamette District Office, is seeking a contractor for the Two Rivers Restoration Project, an Invitation to Bid (ITB) for log hauling services in the Mt. Hood National Forest located in Clackamas County. The primary scope of work involves moving fire-damaged logs from selected areas and transporting them to a designated staging area within the forest. This procurement requires comprehensive services including all necessary labor, materials, transportation, equipment, permits, and ancillary services to complete the log removal and transport project. The solicitation (Contract ID: 68403006f40db7270d003dc6) was posted on June 3, 2025, with proposals due by June 24, 2025. Prospective bidders must carefully review the attached ITB document (044-25 ITB Two Rivers Restoration Project - Mt Hood Final Draft.pdf) for detailed specifications, which likely include specific requirements for log handling, transportation routes, staging protocols, and forest conservation considerations. Interested contractors should thoroughly examine the technical requirements, demonstrating capability in forest restoration logistics, heavy equipment operation, and environmental compliance.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the project appears to be an open competitive procurement targeting qualified logging and forestry contractors with significant experience in forest restoration and log transportation. The project is situated within Clackamas County (FIPS Code: 41005) and falls under the jurisdiction of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife. Potential bidders will likely need to demonstrate robust capabilities in heavy equipment operation, log transportation, and environmental management practices specific to national forest ecosystems. Though the exact budget range is not specified in the available information, forest restoration and log hauling projects of this nature typically represent substantial municipal contracts potentially ranging from $100,000 to $500,000, depending on the scale of log removal and transportation requirements. Contractors should be prepared to provide comprehensive proof of insurance, equipment certifications, and environmental compliance documentation as part of their bid submission.