DNR Tree Planting Contract - Northwest Region

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for silvicultural land management services, specifically tree planting, within its Northwest Region. The project covers a total of 162 acres across Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom counties, divided into five specific units: Red Truck U1 through U4 and Triple Crown U1. The period of performance is scheduled from January 11, 2027, through April 30, 2027. Award is based on a scoring system where the cost proposal accounts for 60 points and qualifications/references account for 40 points, following a pass/fail screening for responsiveness, minimum qualifications, and legal certifications. Additional preference points are available for Washington State certified small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and firms complying with Executive Order 18-03 regarding worker's rights. Contractors are required to be licensed to do business in Washington and must provide a performance security bond equal to ten percent of the total awarded contract price. The scope of work involves the transport and planting of seedlings, with strict requirements for seedling preservation, including the use of reflective tarps for shade, specific stacking limits of five high, and immediate resealing of opened containers. Performance will be assessed by a Compliance Forester using systematic inspection plots. Bidders must submit a complete packet including a certification and assurances form, a solicitation specification form, a cost proposal, and a Washington State Farm Labor Contractors License by the December 2, 2026, deadline.