R4014 Substantial Bundling D&F

The U.S. Forest Service is seeking industry feedback through a Request for Information for a potential 10-year Integrated Resource Stewardship Contract (IRSC) within the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest End of the World planning area. The primary objectives are to improve water quality, restore forest vegetation, and reduce risks associated with wildfires and insect or disease infestation. The project encompasses approximately 17,000 gross acres and anticipates the offer of over 50 million board feet of commercial timber. The scope of work is comprehensive, including timber removal via various logging systems, road maintenance, reconstruction, and decommissioning, as well as fuels work such as mastication, biomass removal, and slash piling. The contract is structured as a stewardship agreement where product value from timber is used to offset the cost of service work. Payment for services will generally be based on acres, tons, or linear feet, while road work may be priced by the mile. Compliance with Davis-Bacon wages is required for road construction, and Service Contract Act wages apply to non-construction services. The period of performance is expected to extend through October 15, 2036. Award decisions will be based on the most advantageous value to the government, evaluating technical approach, past performance, local community benefit, and price. Performance bonds of 100 percent of the original contract price and timber payment guarantees are required.