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Bighorn NF & Shoshone NF Mastication

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AG-82X9-S-12-0066Federal

Submission Closed05/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Solicitation # InchThinning2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through Colville Tribal Forestry, is soliciting proposals for pre-commercial thinning and mastication services for the Gold Mt. 156 project area, totaling 52 acres. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and safety measures to execute thinning based on tree vigor and species preference. Technical specifications include strict guidelines on stump height, slash treatment, and the preservation of trees with a diameter at breast height of 8 inches or greater, unless otherwise marked. Compliance is monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative who performs inspections to identify missed cuts or problem areas. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Inchelium Forestry Office by 4:30 P.M. on October 21, 2026. Required submission documents include an updated SAM.gov registration, proof of insurance, a completed work plan, and a debarment certification. The contract emphasizes Indian preference, requiring a minimum of 51 percent of seasonal or project-based employees to be of Indian preference origin and the submission of a TERO compliance and utilization plan. Payment is structured with 80 percent of each completed pay item paid within ten working days of final approval, while 20 percent is withheld until all contract requirements are satisfactorily completed.

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San Poil Forest, Louie Creek

Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting bids for an excavator piling and scarification project totaling 90.8 acres within the Louie Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work includes piling logging slash and debris, removing brush and standing dead trees, and removing non-merchantable trees exhibiting dwarf mistletoe. Contractors must utilize equipment with low ground pressure of less than 8.5 p.s.i. and are required to construct water bars on slopes to prevent water channeling. Performance will be monitored by a designated Contract Officer’s Representative from San Poil Forestry, who will conduct inspections in each unit to ensure quality and progress. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the San Poil Forestry locked box at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid on every inspection item, a bid evaluation form, a contracting and subcontracting plan, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Evaluation factors include technical qualifications, reasonable pricing, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts. Contractors must provide liability insurance and are encouraged to obtain a Trader License and TERO Tile ID certification to avoid specific fees. All work must comply with the Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and applicable federal and state laws.

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.

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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts

Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.

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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through the San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The required performance areas for these surveys include Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North. This solicitation is issued by a tribal organization based in Washington. Interested parties must submit their bids no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Bid packets are available for pickup at San Piol Forestry located at the Mt Lohmman Complex. For further inquiries regarding this requirement, contacts are available via telephone at 634-3130 or 634-3129.

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St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Solicitation # FWC 26/27-15

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Mechanical Site Prep: Cherry West Item 1

Solicitation # RFP-2025-0153

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Mechanical Site Prep: Jawbone Creek Item 2

Solicitation # RFP-2025-0154

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County Administration Office

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Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) Forestry ServicesThis subcontract for Pre-Commercial Thinning Forestry Services involves performing thinning operations for prime contractors on forestry projects within the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work requires the identification of crop trees based on height and crown position, the removal of hardwoods and competing vegetation within a four-foot radius, and the felling of stems with stump heights maintained under five inches. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for managing slash to ensure it is kept away from water bodies and designated leave trees to deliver a properly thinned forest stand. Interested parties must meet specific administrative requirements, including active SAM registration, a valid trader license, and TERO Indian preference certification. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator PilingThis subcontract involves performing excavator piling for prime contractors on forest site preparation projects for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work covers 48.54 acres and requires the creation of debris piles to achieve 50% mineral soil exposure, the construction of water bars on slopes, and strict boundary management to deliver a fully prepared forest site. Contractors must utilize track-mounted excavators equipped with 360-degree rotation, hydraulic booms, brush rakes, and thumbs, ensuring ground pressure remains below 8.5 p.s.i. All operations must comply with TERO and Title X regulations. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

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AI Contract Overview

This indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract establishes an agreement for fuels reduction and vegetation treatments within the Shoshone and Bighorn National Forests in north central Wyoming. The primary focus of the work is mechanical application supplemented by limited hand work on Forest Service administered or adjacent lands. Because this is an IDIQ contract, the government is not committed to a total price or specific quantity; instead, work is assigned through individual task orders as funding and projects become available. Each task order will specify the exact geographic boundaries, equipment requirements, seasonal limitations, and resource protection protocols for the assigned area. The contract allows for multiple contractors to be awarded different tasks within the same treatment area, provided their specific assignments do not overlap. Additionally, the agreement addresses the handling of non-merchantable materials, noting that disposal must comply with governing regulations and may be used to negotiate reduced costs for the government.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

CO, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

BOSS RECLAMATION, INC.

Award Issued Date

06/01/2012, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 19

Presolicitation

Notice updatedApr 3

The notice description changed.

Type ChangedApr 5

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedJun 1

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/31/2012, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Contacts1 person available

OfficeLAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Office AddressLAKEWOOD, CO, 80401, USA

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David H. JohnsonContractin Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

SCOPE OF WORK C.1 Introduction C.1.1 Scope of Contract - The purpose of this contract is to secure services for fuels reduction and vegetation treatments throughout the Shoshone and Bighorn National Forests. This contract is designed to focus on mechanical applications with the addition of limited hand work. This contract is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract. This contract does not establish an obligation of total price and does not commit the government to any quantity. Task orders will be issued that will obligate sections of the Geographic Areas the Forest Service wants to treat as funding and projects become available. C.1.2 Location and Description - The work will be performed on U.S. Forest Service administered lands or on adjacent non-forest owned land. The specific location of the projects will be shown on maps attached to each task order. Task Orders will be issued to the Contractor with actual quantities for each unit to be treated. The Shoshone and Bighorn National Forests are located in north central Wyoming. C.1.3 Boundaries - Unit boundaries and markings will be identified on each task order. In addition, a map of the desired treatment unit will be provided. C.1.4 Non-Merchantable Material- During performance of any task order issued under the terms and conditions of this contract, non-merchantable material may be produced. Any task order issued hereunder that would result in the production of non-merchantable material will address the disposal of the non-merchantable material in compliance with the governing regulations. A reduced cost to the U. S. Forest Service may be negotiated for services rendered in order to negate the value of the non-merchantable material. C.1.5 Access - Access to project areas will be highly variable and identified in each specific task order. Generally rains or snow-blocked during the winter months. C.1.6 Task Order Issuance - 1. Task orders will be issued on a case by case basis. 2. The task order will address specific requirements of a project and may include: seasonal limitations, resource protection requirements in addition to those listed in section H, equipment specifications, and surplus vegetation requirements. 3. Multiple tasks may be awarded for the same treatment area. When multiple tasks are awarded for the same treatment area, each separate task may be awarded to a different contractor. Multiple contractors will not be assigned the same tasks for the same treatment area. 4. Task Orders issued under this contract may include designation by descriptions, which require a working knowledge of silvicultural terminology and treatments.