White Rocks Good Neighbor Authority Timber Stand Improvement

The Wyoming State Forestry Division is soliciting bids for the White Rocks Good Neighbor Authority Timber Stand Improvement project, a pre-commercial thinning initiative located in Carbon County, Wyoming. The procurement involves hand treatment thinning and windrow piling across 326 acres, targeting primarily lodgepole pine and subalpine fir trees in 21 distinct units approximately six air miles southwest of Arlington. Contractors must provide per-acre pricing for timber stand improvement, with a mandatory pre-bid inspection scheduled for June 5th, 2025, requiring RSVP by June 3rd, 2025. Bid submissions are due through the Public Purchase On-Line Bidding System by 2:00 p.m. on June 19, 2025, with all questions required to be submitted by 2:00 p.m. on June 11, 2025. The project requires precise tree thinning with specific guidelines, including maintaining 10' x 10' spacing, preserving aspen trees, creating windrows, and adhering to comprehensive fire safety protocols. Contractors must provide all necessary labor, equipment, and materials, and demonstrate compliance with detailed technical specifications outlined in the project documents.

The procurement appears open to qualified contractors without explicit set-aside designations, though Wyoming procurement regulations provide preference for resident businesses. Bidders must obtain a Resident Certification Number from the Department of Workforce Services and potentially demonstrate compliance with state procurement guidelines. The contract will expire on April 30, 2027, with potential for additional acres based on available funding and the project manager's discretion. While a specific budget range is not explicitly stated, the total project scope covers 326 acres, with payment structured as a lump sum or potentially divided into 50% increments upon partial project completion. Contractors will be responsible for all work and potential damages, with the Agency Representative retaining rights to delay, interrupt, or modify the contract. The procurement allows for potential price negotiations within a +/- 10% range if additional acres are awarded, suggesting flexibility in the final contract value. Interested bidders must carefully review all attached documents, including the project map, prospectus, and bidding conditions to ensure full understanding of project requirements.