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Bighorn NF, Shoshone NF & GYA Tree Planting BPA

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AG-82X9-S-10-0028Federal

Submission Closed04/29/2010, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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Solicitation # 3349

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Seedling Grading, Sorting, and PackagingThis subcontract for the Department of Agriculture Forest Service involves providing quality control and final packaging services for extracted seedlings in Central Point, Oregon. The scope of work includes grading, sorting, counting, and pruning both containerized and bareroot seedlings, followed by bagging and labeling. Contractors will utilize government-furnished sewing machines to secure bag closures and must ensure all labeled packages are delivered according to specifications. Operational requirements include strict adherence to a 50lb weight limit and full compliance with H-2B and migrant or seasonal agricultural worker certifications. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 115310, with a response deadline set for November 9, 2026.

Forest Service

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1 day ago

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in 10 days

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Rocky Mountain Regional Office

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Ponderosa Reforstation PO Box 1067 MEDFORD OR 97501 USA

Award Issued Date

04/29/2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 18

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 11

Response deadline time changed from 7:00 PM UTC to 5:00 PM UTC on Apr 13, 2010. The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 15

NAICS code changed from 561730 to 115310.

Type ChangedApr 6

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedApr 29

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

04/29/2010, 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

Contacts

David H. Johnson

contact@example.gov

Full Description

The Forest Service is in need of tree planting services to reforest lands after wildfire and timber harvest. The purpose of this contract is to secure tree planting services in a manner that insures tree survival and growth. Tree survival and growth is dependant on initial health of the tree seedlings, the manner in which trees are handled and planted, planting microsite, environmental conditions such as soil moisture and weather, and animal damage to the seedlings. Services secured with this contract will focus on the need to provide appropriate tree handling and planting techniques during a time period time when environmental conditions are most favorable to insure tree survival. C.1.2. Scope of Contract The solicitation is for tree planting services on Shoshone and Bighorn National Forest Lands. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except those designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified in the contract. The contract includes tree handling, planting (including scalping), and shading to provide the seedlings with the greatest chance of survival. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services shall be performed over the entire unit. C.1.2.1. This contract is a Performance based, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract with Base and 2 option years. There are snags and burned trees present in some of the planting units that create a potential for blowdown or falling debris, especially during windy conditions. THE SOLICITATION WILL BE RELEASED ON MARCH 10, 2010