Fall 2025 Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area Shrub Planting

The contract is for the Fall 2025 planting of 10,000 shrubs, specifically antelope bitterbrush and winter fat, within the Southfork basin of the Phillip W. Schneider Wildlife Area in Oregon, approximately five miles south of Dayville. Managed by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, the project involves procurement, inspection, transportation, and planting of the shrubs, with completion expected by December 31, 2025. Bidders are invited through an OregonBuys solicitation, with a response deadline of September 9, 2025, and the contract value is estimated between $50,000 and $150,000. The procurement emphasizes compliance with federal and state regulations, including equal employment opportunity, nondiscrimination, and responsible contractor standards, with specific forms and certifications required for bid submission. The contractual framework incorporates multiple exhibits and attachments detailing the scope of work, quality standards, inspection procedures, packaging and handling requirements, and evaluation criteria. The work will be inspected on-site by an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife representative, with a minimum acceptance threshold of 95% quality. The evaluation process prioritizes responsiveness to bid requirements, contractor responsibility, and cost, with awards made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting all criteria. Payment procedures involve monthly invoicing based on accepted deliverables, with specific administrative and administrative summary references guiding contract management. The contract also includes provisions for key personnel, insurance, and federal compliance, and mandates thorough bidder disclosures regarding past performance, legal issues, and socioeconomic certifications, particularly relating to Oregon COBID-certified disadvantaged businesses.