End of the World Long Term Stewardship

Solicitation 12363N26R4016 is a Request for Proposal for the End of the World G-Z Long-Term IRSC, a stewardship project located on the Salmon River Ranger District of the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest in Idaho. The primary objective is to improve stand health and reduce catastrophic wildfire risk by thinning overstocked stands across approximately 50,000 acres, with commercial treatment authorized for over 17,000 acres. A secondary goal is to ensure a steady supply of timber and forest products to local facilities. The project is executed under the stewardship contracting authority of Section 8205 of Public Law 113-79 and aligns with Secretarial Memo 1078-006. The scope of work includes mandatory base activities such as timber cutting, skidding, decking, and hauling, as well as road reconstruction and maintenance. Specific deliverables involve the removal of sawlog and nonsaw timber, reforestation, and erosion control. Technical requirements include adherence to the FP-24 Standard Specifications for roads and bridges, and the use of a Professional Forester for cruise design. The acquisition is unrestricted under NAICS code 113310, and proposals are evaluated based on technical approach, local community benefit, and past performance, with price serving as a secondary factor when technical proposals are substantially equal. Contractors must provide unit pricing for mandatory and optional work activities and are required to furnish performance and payment bonds within 10 days of award. A bid guarantee of 20 percent of the proposed price for mandatory reconstruction is required. Labor standards are governed by the Davis-Bacon Act, and the project includes specific environmental constraints such as riparian habitat conservation area buffers and old growth protection. Proposals must be submitted via email to Mark Phillipp and Matt Daigle by the deadline of November 18, 2026.