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Forestry and Brush Management Equipment

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Submission Closed12/10/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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San Poil Forest, Louie Creek

Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting bids for an excavator piling and scarification project totaling 90.8 acres within the Louie Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work includes piling logging slash and debris, removing brush and standing dead trees, and removing non-merchantable trees exhibiting dwarf mistletoe. Contractors must utilize equipment with low ground pressure of less than 8.5 p.s.i. and are required to construct water bars on slopes to prevent water channeling. Performance will be monitored by a designated Contract Officer’s Representative from San Poil Forestry, who will conduct inspections in each unit to ensure quality and progress. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the San Poil Forestry locked box at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid on every inspection item, a bid evaluation form, a contracting and subcontracting plan, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Evaluation factors include technical qualifications, reasonable pricing, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts. Contractors must provide liability insurance and are encouraged to obtain a Trader License and TERO Tile ID certification to avoid specific fees. All work must comply with the Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and applicable federal and state laws.

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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts

Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.

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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for four Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the 21 Mile area. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: Unit A (56.3 acres), Unit B (38.4 acres), Unit C (41.5 acres), and Unit D (40.2 acres). The scope of work requires contractors to identify high-quality crop trees and remove competing trees and shrubs according to specific thinning standards, including maintaining stump heights under 5 inches and clearing slash from roadways and streams. Bids must be submitted physically via the locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026; electronic submissions are not accepted. To be considered, offerors must provide a comprehensive bid packet including a detailed work plan, contractor liability insurance, sam.gov verification, and TERO compliance and utilization forms. Evaluation is based on technical qualifications, price reasonableness, and responsibility, with a strong emphasis on Indian preference in contracting and subcontracting. Payment is issued per accepted acre, with 20% of each payment withheld until final approval. Contractors must adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and are encouraged to maintain a valid Trader License and TERO Title ID certification to avoid associated fees.

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forest Development, is soliciting bids for pre-commercial thinning services across two units in the McAllister Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 acres, specifically Unit 313-040 (10.33 acres) and Unit 313-035 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the contractor to identify and maintain desirable crop trees by removing competing trees and shrubs, including brush and hardwoods within a four-foot radius of leave trees. Performance standards include strict stump height limits of less than five inches, a maximum slash height of 24 inches, and specific bucking requirements for Ponderosa pine cut between January 1st and July 31st. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled McAllister Creek PCT 2027 by 4:00pm on November 17, 2026. A complete bid package must include a bid sheet, bid evaluation form, contractor's work plan, TERO compliance and utilization form, and a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and responsibility. Payment is based on a bid price per acre for accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment held back until final acceptance. Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and adhere to TERO Title X compliance and TOSHA safety regulations. The project is aligned with the FY2026 period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and maintains an Indian preference policy for all products and supplies.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Silviculture Planting ServicesThis subcontract for Silviculture Planting Services involves performing tree planting for prime contractors on BC Timber Sales Branch projects within the 100 Mile House TSA. The scope of work includes the planting of up to 2,821,016 units consisting of mixed species and wildfire replanting stock, with a requirement that installed seedlings meet a minimum quality standard of 85 percent. The selected provider must maintain SAFE company certification and ensure full compliance with the BCTS Environmental Management System, including adherence to the BCTS Training Matrix and EMS Tailgate Training. This project is managed by the Province of British Columbia and is categorized under NAICS code 115310.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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PL28TEM666 - Spring Tree Planting - 100 Mile House TSA

Solicitation # PL28TEM666

Solicitation PL28TEM666 is issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for spring tree planting services within the 100 Mile House TSA. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to plant up to an estimated maximum of 2,821,016 units. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender, with a verification process to ensure mathematical accuracy of the total bid price and a random draw to resolve any ties. Compliance requires bidders to provide two references from the last four years verifying experience in mixed species planting and to maintain SAFE company certification. A valid Tax Verification Letter is required for contracts valued at or above 100,000 CAD. The contractor must adhere to a strict Environmental Management System, which includes maintaining an Environmental Emergency Response Plan, following the BCTS training matrix, and notifying the Ministry Representative of supervising personnel before starting work. Performance is monitored through the Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System, with a minimum acceptable quality standard of 85 percent. Any contiguous area larger than one tenth of a hectare falling below this threshold may be declared unsatisfactory and subject to remediation or re-work. Payment is processed via written statements of account with a typical turnaround of 30 to 60 days, though the Province will retain a 10 percent holdback for 40 calendar days following the completion or termination of services.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Timber Harvesting (Clearcut)This subcontract involves the clearcut harvesting and removal of merchantable forest products on an 81-acre tract for the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The scope of work requires the felling, skidding, and loading of approximately 8,200 tons of pine and 1,500 tons of hardwood utilizing feller bunchers and skidders. To ensure operational quality and compliance, the contractor must employ at least one crew member who has graduated from the South Carolina Timber Operations Professional Program. All activities must strictly adhere to SCFC Best Management Practices, SFI, and ATFS standards to ensure environmental and professional compliance. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and focuses on the complete removal of timber from the designated site.

South Carolina Forestry Commission

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Timber Felling and HarvestingThis subcontract for the Province of British Columbia involves timber felling and harvesting operations for the BC Timber Sales Branch at Gerimi Creek. The contractor is responsible for felling and processing timber across blocks GER24_058 through GER24_061, with an estimated total harvest volume of 49,911 cubic meters. Operational requirements mandate that ground-based equipment be used exclusively on frozen soils, dry soils, or snowpack exceeding 30 centimeters. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to RPF standards regarding the selective retention of deciduous stems and Fdi with a diameter at breast height greater than 62.5 centimeters. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 24, 2026.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Timber Harvesting and Logging ServicesThis subcontract for Timber Harvesting and Logging Services involves the harvesting of mature slash pine for prime contractors on St. Johns River Water Management District projects located in Marion County, Florida. The scope of work includes harvesting marked timber across 253.2 acres and executing logger-select thinning on an additional 78.4 acres to achieve a basal area of .40 to .45 square feet per acre. The selected contractor will utilize feller bunchers and skidders to perform the work and is responsible for delivering all harvested timber to the mill. Additionally, the contractor must maintain detailed load records in accordance with Timber Sale Accountability Forms. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 10, 2026.

St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Highway 11 Shabaqua to Atikokan – Close Cut Clearing

Solicitation # rfX_20594

The Government of Ontario Ministry of Transportation is seeking a single vendor to provide close cut clearing services on Highway 11 from Shabaqua to Atikokan. The primary objective of this project is to restore sightlines and clear zones in high incidence wildlife collision areas to improve safety. The scope of work includes close cut clearing for approximately 1,250,000 square meters and the provision of temporary traffic control staging. The anticipated contract start date is December 7, 2026, with a performance term of five months, and all services must be completed by April 30, 2027. Bids must be submitted via the Ontario Tenders Portal by November 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced compliant bidder following a two-stage evaluation process that assesses mandatory requirements and qualification responses. A 10 percent evaluation advantage will be granted to bidders with the highest proportion of Ontario-made goods and services, followed by Canadian-made options. Mandatory eligibility requirements include being a registered Canadian business, providing a nine-digit Business Number, and submitting a Domestic Supply Chain Plan. The successful vendor must adhere to strict health and safety standards, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act and O.Reg. 297/13, and must maintain a written occupational health and safety policy. Additional requirements include providing proof of W.S.I.B. coverage, obtaining necessary insurance, and providing a Tax Compliance Verification number. Selection is further subject to security screening and reference checks.

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Green Mountain Finger Lakes Invasive Species Map and Control

Solicitation # 12444726Q0053

Solicitation 12444726Q0053 is a HUBZone Small Business set-aside request for quotation issued by the USDA Forest Service for the mapping and control of non-native invasive plant species within the Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests in Vermont. The contractor is required to survey, map, and treat invasive species across various environments, including timber harvest units, disturbance corridors, and developed sites, using a combination of manual, mechanical, physical, and chemical treatments. Key technical requirements include the use of GPS/GIS technology for data collection and the mandatory use of aquatic-safe herbicides near wetland areas. The period of performance is scheduled from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2027. The scope of work is divided into several line items covering herbicide applications via cut stump, basal bark, and foliar methods, as well as population surveying and mobilization. To be eligible, the contractor and on-site supervisors must possess current Vermont commercial pesticide applicator licenses. Award decisions will be based on a technical approach, past experience, and price reasonableness, rather than solely on the lowest price. Following several amendments, the final deadline for quotes was extended to November 2, 2026. Performance will be monitored through 100 percent visual inspections of treatment units conducted by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

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JPWC Fire Mitigation Project

Solicitation # 49

The Nature Conservancy of Canada is seeking a contractor for the Jim Prentice Wildlife Corridor Fire Mitigation Project to reduce wildfire risks to the Crowsnest Pass community and improve wildlife habitat. This multi-year initiative involves the preparation and execution of a vegetation management plan based on FireSmart Canada guidance. The project is divided into two upcoming stages, with Phase 3 occurring in 2027 focusing exclusively on the Bohomolec Ranch property and Phase 4 occurring in 2028 to address remaining high-priority areas on both the Bohomolec Ranch and Lusicich properties. The allocated budget for Phase 3 is 49,000 dollars, while Phase 4 is budgeted at 92,000 dollars. Interested parties must submit their responses by December 2, 2026. The selected contractor will be responsible for identifying priority treatment zones and implementing vegetation management to mitigate fuel loading across the specified land parcels.

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The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is seeking a subcontractor for the procurement of forestry and brush management equipment. The scope of the contract involves the supply of forestry mulchers, mowers, and brush cutters specifically intended for habitat management and the control of invasive species across commission lands. This opportunity was posted on November 26, 2024, with a response deadline of December 10, 2024. The project falls under NAICS code 115310, focusing on the specialized equipment necessary to maintain environmental health and land stability within the agency's jurisdiction.