McKenzie River RD Roadside Brushing

The contract addresses roadside brushing services for the McKenzie River Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, specifically reserved for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) with a size standard of $11.5 million under NAICS code 115310. The scope includes brushing 19.8 miles of Level 2 roads and 33.4 miles of Level 3–5 roads, ensuring a vertical clearance of 14 feet and horizontal clearance of 10 feet, with strict limits on defects such as tree damage, drainage obstructions, and road debris larger than three inches in diameter. Performance must comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Federal Project Standard Specifications, EPA, OSHA, and NEPA regulations, along with Forest Service protocols for invasive species prevention and industrial fire precaution levels. Work is to be performed from June 1, 2026, to December 1, 2026, with mobilization and demobilization of one equipment unit required. The contract uses Firm Fixed Price terms, payment is contingent on accepted miles completed, and all invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) to the USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST 3 office in Portland, Oregon. Acceptance is conducted by the Government’s Contracting Officer’s Representative at the worksite, with failure to meet quality standards triggering mandatory rework. Special requirements include compliance with security standards for government property and information systems, mandatory equipment cleanliness to prevent invasive species spread, and certification of adherence to federal anti-discrimination laws regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses concerning small business utilization, subcontracting plans with Alternates III and IV, the nonmanufacturer rule, and liquidated damages for subcontracting plan violations, while explicitly excluding HUBZone or other socioeconomic set-asides. No contract value is disclosed due to absence of unit pricing in the schedule, but the government retains flexibility to adjust quantities without altering the base contract rates.