F -- Hand Tree Thinning on the Flathead NF

The Flathead National Forest plans to issue a Request for Proposal for hand tree thinning across approximately 1,400 acres within the Tally Lake and Swan Lake Ranger Districts, located in Flathead and Lake Counties, Montana. This effort comprises around nine bid items, contingent upon available funding. Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit these project areas before the winter season because the forests will become inaccessible during the formal advertising period. Although no official site tours will be arranged, preliminary maps outlining general project locations can be obtained from the Flathead National Forest. This solicitation, referenced as solicitation number RFP_R1-10-03-4, is a total small business set-aside under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 19.5). The contracting office responsible is part of the Department of Agriculture's Lolo National Forest office based in Missoula, Montana. Interested parties with inquiries or requiring further information can contact Barbara E. Venturini via email or phone. The contract is currently in the presolicitation phase, meaning it is a formal notification allowing contractors to prepare before the official solicitation is issued.