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Tri-Forest Blue Mt. Forest Stand/Stocking Examinations IDIQ

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AG-04KK-S-15-0004Federal

Submission Closed05/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

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Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

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Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

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County Administration Office

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Solicitation # RFP-2025-0154

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator PilingThis subcontract involves performing excavator piling for prime contractors on forest site preparation projects for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work covers 48.54 acres and requires the creation of debris piles to achieve 50% mineral soil exposure, the construction of water bars on slopes, and strict boundary management to deliver a fully prepared forest site. Contractors must utilize track-mounted excavators equipped with 360-degree rotation, hydraulic booms, brush rakes, and thumbs, ensuring ground pressure remains below 8.5 p.s.i. All operations must comply with TERO and Title X regulations. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

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AI Contract Overview

The Tri-Forest Blue Mt. Forest Stand/Stocking Examinations IDIQ, solicitation number AG-04KK-S-15-0004, is an award notice issued by the Malheur National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. The contract involves forest stand and stocking examinations across multiple locations, including the Malheur, Umatilla, Colville, and Wallowa-Whitman National Forests. Awards were granted to Michael McAllister, Patrick Chastain, and Northwest Environmental Consulting Services for 1,000 dollars each, while Dianna Lysgaard and Johnathan Hirsh were awarded 0 dollars. The scope of work includes reforestation stocking surveys using fixed-plot sampling methods, snag examinations for the Camp Lick project, and the collection of electronic data on tree identification and measurements. Contractors must adhere to strict technical specifications regarding plot installation, GPS data recording, and the use of approved flagging colors. Performance is subject to USDA Forest Service fire protection and suppression requirements, including the implementation of a contractor fire plan and compliance with industrial fire precaution schedules. Additionally, field operations must follow a comprehensive Job Hazard Analysis to mitigate risks associated with timber sale areas, wildlife, and extreme weather. Labor is governed by Department of Labor Service Contract Act wage determinations for forestry and land management services in Oregon and Washington.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Multiple Awards See Below

Award Issued Date

05/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

2015 North Zone Umatilla Stocking Exams Specs

1 page · sow

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2015 Stocking Survey Statement of Work

4 pages · sow

High

2015 Walla Walla Stocking Maps

sow

High

Amendment 1 - Four Forest Stand Exam/Stocking Survey IDIQ

1 page · amendment

High

Attachment D – Approved Flagging Colors by Forest

specifications

High

Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) – Forest Service Field Work

4 pages · sow

High

North Zone Umatilla 2015 Stocking Exams Data Sheet

sow

High

Performance Work Statement for Snag Exams

4 pages · sow

High

Sample Design for Reforestation Stocking Survey

sow

High

Stocking Surveys – North Zone Umatilla Ranger District 2015

sow

High

USDA Forest Service Fire Protection and Suppression Requirements

2 pages · sow

High

Vicinity Map of Administrative Forests in the Blue Mountains

1 page · sow

High

Wage Determination 1977-0079 Rev. 49

3 pages · wage-determination

High

Wage Determination 1977-0209 Rev. 49

3 pages · wage-determination

High

2015 Camp Lick Snag Exam Plots

other

Low

2015 Camp Lick Snag Exams

other

Low

2015 Camp Lick Snag Exams Mid Elevation

other

Low

2015 Camp Lick Snag Exams Upper Elevation

other

Low

2015 NFJD Data Sheets

spreadsheet

Low

2015 Snag Exam Vicinity Map

other

Low

AG-04KK-S-15-0004

41 pages · other

Low

Attachment A1 – Vicinity Map of Colville National Forest

1 page · other

Low

Attachment B - District Office Locations & Hours of Operation

1 page · other

Low

Attachment C1 – Vicinity Map

1 page · other

Low

Attachment C – Vicinity Map of Administrative District by Forest

1 page · other

Low

Bidders Document

13 pages · other

Low

Open/Closed Roads Survey Spreadsheet

3 pages · other

Low

Plot Illustration

1 page · other

Low

Plot Locations Table

other

Low

PRD Maps 2015 vicinity maps

other

Low

Unreadable document image

41 pages · other

Low

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2 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 27

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMar 26

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedMar 26

Response deadline changed from Apr 11, 2015 to Apr 24, 2015. The notice title changed. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedMar 26

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedMay 18

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

05/18/2015, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

Contacts2 people available

OfficeJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Malheur National Forest

Office AddressJOHN DAY, OR, 97845, USA

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RaShauna M. WorkmanPurchasing Agent

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Sarah L AckermanSupervisory Contract Specialist

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

Awards: Michael McAllister La Grande, OR. 97850 AG-04KK-C-15-0010 $1,000.00 Patrick Chastain Blue River, OR. 97413 AG-04KK-C-15-0009 $1,000.00 Northwest Environmental Consulting Services Sisters, OR. 97759 AG-04KK-C-15-0008 $1,000.00 Dianna Lysgaard Stevenson, WA. 98648 AG-04KK-C-15-0007 $0.00 Johnathan Hirsh Powell Butte, OR. 97753 AG-04KK-C-15-0006 $0.00