North Star Huckleberry Restoration Contract

The North Star Huckleberry Restoration Contract is a solicitation issued by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation for restoration work at huckleberry gathering sites affected by the North Star fire in Washington. The primary objective is to restore these sites to pre-wildfire conditions and improve safety for gatherers and planting crews. The scope of work involves the removal of all standing dead and dying conifer trees and dead/down material across approximately 27 acres in Block 133 and 20 acres in Block 129. Contractors must utilize a shovel logging system with a heel rack to minimize disturbance to the huckleberries and are responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, and transportation. Materials must be sorted into firewood decks for Western Larch and Douglas-fir, BioChar piles for identifiable species, and haystacked burn piles for undetermined species, with all debris hauled to an off-site location. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope by November 19, 2026. To be considered, offerors must provide proof of Contractors Liability Insurance of at least $1,000,000, current Sam.gov registration, and a list of at least three references demonstrating successful completion of similar work. Additionally, bidders must provide certifications regarding Title 10 and Indian Preference, including a copy of their blue card if applicable. The contract requires all work to comply with NRCS Implementation Requirements and guidance from the Colville Conservation District Program's Contracting Officer Representative, who must provide written approval for all pile and trail locations. The project must be completed by December 31, 2027, and the award will be based on a ranking of proposals.