DNR Precommercial Thinning Contract - Olympic Region

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for silvicultural land management services, specifically pre-commercial thinning and roadside fuel management, within the Olympic Region. The scope of work involves the mechanical removal of surplus trees across various units totaling 601 acres, including specific areas such as Sadie, Sad Gerber, and Pink Elephant. Contractors are required to manage slash by chipping or removing materials within 50 feet of road prism edges and must ensure strict adherence to unit boundaries and resource protection standards for streams and existing improvements. Work quality will be verified by a Compliance Forester using circular plot sampling to ensure adherence to spacing and crop tree specifications. Bidders must be licensed in Washington State and possess current Farm Labor Contractors Licenses from both the state and the U.S. Department of the Labor. Mandatory insurance requirements include Commercial General Liability, Employer's Liability, and Business Auto policies, each with minimum limits of 1 million dollars. The evaluation process is based on a pass/fail responsiveness check regarding minimum qualifications and wage law compliance, with scored preferences awarded for Small and Veteran-Owned businesses and compliance with Executive Order 18-03 regarding worker's rights. Bids exceeding 300 dollars per acre may be deemed non-responsive. Submissions must include the Bidder's Certification and Assurances Form, Bid Specification Form, Cost Proposal, and the Draft Contract, with a response deadline of December 8, 2026.