McKenzie River RD Roadside Brushing

This contract opportunity is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310 with a small business size standard of $11.5 million. It is issued by the Willamette National Forest, Department of Agriculture, and focuses on providing roadside brushing services for the McKenzie River Ranger District in Oregon. The contractor is responsible for all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, equipment, and transportation needed to perform these non-personal services in compliance with all applicable laws and the Performance Work Statement. Site visits are strongly encouraged before submission. Proposals must include a technical approach demonstrating the ability to meet schedule requirements, a Quality Control Plan, a list of equipment and operator experience, as well as pricing for all line items. Past performance information covering three or more years of similar work is required to assess the contractor’s reliability and capability. Evaluation of offers will be based on technical merit, price reasonableness, and past performance, with the contract awarded to the highest technically rated offeror whose price is fair and reasonable and whose past performance is acceptable or neutral. The solicitation requires submission of the quote, technical response, and past performance documents via email by May 7, 2026. Wage determinations will apply as per Service Contract Labor Standards for Lane County, Oregon. Several FAR provisions and USDA-specific certifications related to anti-discrimination, compliance with labor standards, and other federal requirements are incorporated by reference. The USDA offers an Ombudsman Program for agency protests to resolve procurement disputes internally before external appeals, with specific procedures and timelines outlined for filing protests.