Middle Fork Ranger District Wildlife Snag Creation

Solicitation 1240BE26Q0030 is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS 115310 for the Middle Fork Ranger District of the Willamette National Forest. The project involves creating wildlife snags to support cavity-nesting species by treating standing trees, primarily Douglas-fir, through girdling and topping. The performance period is scheduled from May 1, 2026, to December 31, 2026, with specific limited operating periods for certain units between July 16 and December 31, 2026. The scope of work includes the treatment of an estimated 2,278 trees across three diameter at breast height categories: 10-19 inches, 20-29 inches, and 30 inches or greater. The contractor is responsible for all labor, equipment, and materials, adhering to strict technical specifications regarding treatment heights and the avoidance of trees with nest structures, root rot, or cultural scars. Key deliverables include weekly progress reports, digital mapping of snag locations via .gpx files, and detailed tree registers. Performance is subject to random quality control inspections of at least 10 percent of treated areas by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Safety compliance is mandatory, requiring a minimum two-person climbing crew and adherence to Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 437, Division 7. Award is based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) model, with payment tied to individual tree compliance and verified field locatability.