Contractor pool for fuels reduction and habitat restoration

The Wasco County Soil and Water Conservation District is establishing a qualified contractor pool for the Stockton Oak Project within the White River Wildlife Area in Oregon. This solicitation, numbered S-R33119-00018295, utilizes an Agreement-To-Agree (ATA) framework to identify contractors capable of performing fuels reduction and habitat restoration services. The scope of work includes oak woodland restoration, wildfire mitigation, mastication, mechanical and hand thinning, and herbicide application. Selected contractors will enter into a two-year initial agreement, which may be extended up to a maximum of six years, and will be eligible to compete for specific assignments through future mini-proposals and Work Order Contracts. Award selection is based on a weighted ranking system evaluating relevant fuels reduction and restoration experience, personnel qualifications, state and public contract experience, equipment capacity, past performance, and proposal quality. Proposers must be in good standing with the State of Oregon Secretary of State and comply with ORS prevailing wage rates and OSHA safety standards. Proposals must be submitted as a single hard copy in a sealed envelope to Abbie Forrest by the November 30, 2026, deadline; electronic submissions will be rejected. Payment is processed upon the receipt and approval of deliverables as specified in individual work orders.