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

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.