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FA441820SSFORESTRYFederal

Submission Closed02/27/2020, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) Forestry Services

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator Piling

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Inchelium Forestry, Pre-Commercial thinning fall 2026, Gold Mt. 156

Solicitation # InchThinning2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through Colville Tribal Forestry, is soliciting proposals for pre-commercial thinning and mastication services for the Gold Mt. 156 project area, totaling 52 acres. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, equipment, supervision, and safety measures to execute thinning based on tree vigor and species preference. Technical specifications include strict guidelines on stump height, slash treatment, and the preservation of trees with a diameter at breast height of 8 inches or greater, unless otherwise marked. Compliance is monitored by a Contracting Officer's Representative who performs inspections to identify missed cuts or problem areas. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Inchelium Forestry Office by 4:30 P.M. on October 21, 2026. Required submission documents include an updated SAM.gov registration, proof of insurance, a completed work plan, and a debarment certification. The contract emphasizes Indian preference, requiring a minimum of 51 percent of seasonal or project-based employees to be of Indian preference origin and the submission of a TERO compliance and utilization plan. Payment is structured with 80 percent of each completed pay item paid within ten working days of final approval, while 20 percent is withheld until all contract requirements are satisfactorily completed.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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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.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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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.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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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 Forest Development, is soliciting bids for four pre-commercial thinning 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 the identification and maintenance of crop trees while removing competing vegetation, adhering to strict specifications such as stump heights of less than five inches and the protection of boundary trees marked with orange or yellow stripes. Bids must be submitted via a locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by October 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., with electronic submissions prohibited. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a valid Trader License. The award process strongly prioritizes certified Indian preference firms, and contractors must ensure that at least 51 percent of their seasonal or project-based workforce is of Indian preference origin. Technical qualifications and reasonable pricing are key evaluation factors, and the Colville Tribal Forestry reserves the right to reject any bid. Contract administration includes oversight by a designated Contract Officer's Representative who will perform quality inspections. Payment is based on completed and accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final approval and site cleanup are completed. Contractors must provide liability insurance and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as administered by TOSHA. Additional requirements include TERO certification to avoid specific fees and the submission of a comprehensive employment and training plan.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through the San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The required performance areas for these surveys include Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North. This solicitation is issued by a tribal organization based in Washington. Interested parties must submit their bids no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Bid packets are available for pickup at San Piol Forestry located at the Mt Lohmman Complex. For further inquiries regarding this requirement, contacts are available via telephone at 634-3130 or 634-3129.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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On-Call Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Services

Solicitation # RFQ 202627-1

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is soliciting qualifications under RFQ 202627-1 to establish a prequalified list of licensed Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) for on-call services. The primary objective is to secure professional forestry expertise to manage the practice of forestry across the District's 13,000 acres of diverse landholdings, including sites such as the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve and Garland Ranch Regional Park. The scope of work involves supervising and training crews and contractors, approving prescriptions, and providing signed documentation and regulatory filings in compliance with the Professional Foresters Law. Prequalification is valid for up to five years, though it does not guarantee work; the District will select the most qualified RPF from the list for specific projects based on experience and availability, followed by a proposal and rate negotiation process. Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications via the OpenGov portal by November 2, 2026, which must include California RPF license numbers, resumes, and at least three public agency references. The evaluation is conducted on a pass/fail basis, and fee proposals are strictly prohibited during this initial phase. Selected consultants must operate as independent contractors and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability of at least $1,000,000. Administrative terms include monthly invoicing with a 30-day payment cycle for non-disputed fees and a 10-day written notice period for termination for convenience by the District.

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Silviculture Tree Planting Services

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PL28DSE001- 2027 Spring Planting

Solicitation # PL28DSE001

Solicitation PL28DSE001, issued by the Province of British Columbia Ministry of Forests, is for the 2027 Spring Planting project located in British Columbia. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026. The scope of work focuses on reforestation activities across various block openings, including clearcut and patch cut areas in the Selkirk, Burton WRR, and Neff regions. The project requires specific planting densities across multiple sites: Opening 1811011 requires 1600 stems per hectare for SU1 patch cut areas, Opening 1811983 requires 500 stems per hectare for SU1 clearcut and patch cut areas including the stockhandling of 500 extra seedlings for Ministry staff, Opening 1805223 requires 1400 stems per hectare over 9.5 hectares of clearcut, and Opening 1811629 requires 1600 stems per hectare for clearcut areas. Performance is subject to specific site constraints, including 4WD access via CW Rail Trail, ATV-only access for certain permit roads, and total prohibitions on in-block vehicle access for some areas. Site classifications are based on Biogeoclimatic site series such as ICH mw2 and ICH mw3, with considerations for slope stability.

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Douglas-fir tussock moth ground surveys

Solicitation # FH27SIR253

The Ministry of Forests for the Province of British Columbia has issued solicitation FH27SIR253 for the performance of Douglas-fir tussock moth ground surveys. This project is located within British Columbia and is managed by the Ministry of Forests. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 23, 2026. The contract includes a specific bid form under Schedule B for contract payments, which outlines the required pricing structure for the services. While the solicitation provides for estimated quantities of the ground surveys, the final contract value is not yet determined as it depends on the unit prices submitted by the respondents. All transactions are subject to applicable GST and PST.

Ministry of Forests

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General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA4418 628 Cons Pk

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Charleston AFB, SC, 29404, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Documents

Market+Research+Questionnaire+-+Forestry.doc

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PostedJan 27

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Response DeadlineFeb 27

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02/27/2020, 07:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4418 628 Cons Pk

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA4418 628 Cons Pk

Office AddressJOINT BASE CHARLESTON, SC, 29404-5021, USA

Contacts

Jacob C. McGraw

Tricia L. Esannason

Full Description

THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT. THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY. THE PURPOSE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS FOR MARKET RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY. RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO MAKE APPROPRIATE ACQUISITION DECISIONS. A SUBSEQUENT SOLICITATION ANNOUNCEMENT MAY FOLLOW. RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED AS AN ADEQUATE RESPONSE TO ANY FUTURE ANNOUNCEMENT. Joint Base Charleston, located in Charleston, SC seeks a Provider/Offeror to provide forestry support services to include all labor, equipment, tools, transportation, permits, licenses, supervision, expertise, and other incidentals as required. The contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, ordinances and regulations and will be responsible for obtaining all licenses, permits, inspections and other authorizations required for the contractor's performance. Major areas covered by the PWS are manual silvicultural treatments, mechanical silvicultural treatments and forest road maintenance. The service will be required during normal business hours, with emergency service required if notified by the Government. The contractor will be responsible for responding the same day for emergency notifications. Those wishing to identify their capability to provide their aforementioned services should respond to this announcement via email to jacob.mcgraw@us.af.mil no later than 27 February 2020 at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. Interested parties should provide the following: Company Name, Company Address, Point of Contact, phone number, email address, DUNS number, NAICS codes, and capability statement detailing work performed in the last five (5) years to include projects that demonstrate recent Prime Contractor or indicate work performed as a subcontractor or teaming partner for projects you deem best represent your firm. Additionally include: three customer references to which you have provided similar services, and your company size pursuant to the following questions: (1) Is your business small or large, (2) If small, does your firm qualify as a small, emerging business or small disadvantaged business?, (3) If disadvantaged, specify under which disadvantaged group and if your firm is certified under Section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, (4) Is your firm a certified HUBZone firm, (5) Is your firm woman-owned or operated business, (6) Is your firm a certified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business or Veteran-Owned Small Business? THIS REQUEST FOR INFORMATION OR "SOURCES SOUGHT" SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. INFORMATION IS TO BE PROVIDED ON A VOLUNTARY BASIS. NO ENTITLEMENT TO PAYMENT OF DIRECT OR INDIRECT COSTS OR CHARGES INCLUDING POSTAGE AND SHIPPING WILL ARISE AS A RESULT OF THE SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION. Place of Performance: 1) Naval Weapons Station, Goose Creek, SC 29445 2) Joint Base Charleston, Charleston, SC 29404 3) North Area Field, North Charleston, SC 29112