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Optimizing Forestry Certification Strategies

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25-499-20State & Local

Submission Closed03/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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NAICS: 115310

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Restoration Supplies ProviderThe Restoration Supplies Provider subcontract involves the procurement and delivery of essential materials and consumables for prime contractors working on USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The scope of work includes providing project-specific items such as restoration seed mixes, marking paint, and hand tools, all of which must adhere to the definitions of supplies outlined in 2 CFR 200.1. The selected provider is responsible for delivering these materials directly to the designated project sites. Managed by the Department of Agriculture Forest Service under NAICS code 115310, this opportunity was posted on October 28, 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of January 26, 2027.

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Hazardous Fuels Reduction ServicesThis subcontract for Hazardous Fuels Reduction Services involves performing vegetation treatment for prime contractors on USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The primary objective is to reduce fuel loads through vegetation thinning and the implementation of prescribed burns, utilizing specialized equipment such as chainsaws, masticators, and ignition tools. The ultimate deliverable is the completion of treated acreage where hazardous fuels have been successfully reduced. Qualified personnel must hold Prescribed Burn certifications and strictly adhere to all Forest Service wildland fire safety standards. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 115310 and is associated with the Department of Agriculture. Interested parties should note the response deadline of January 26, 2027.

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Secure Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Supply and OperationThis subcontract involves the supply and operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems for prime contractors supporting USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration projects. The selected provider is responsible for collecting positional, audio, and video data using hardware that strictly adheres to Section 1829 and OMB M-26-02 security requirements. To ensure data integrity and security, the contractor must comply with NIST SP 800-63-4, NIST SP 1800-5, and FIPS 199 standards, specifically implementing encryption at rest and remote wipe capabilities. The final deliverables include the secure transmission of aerial data and the provision of compliant UAS hardware.

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Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes

Solicitation # USDA-FS-2026-LSR-TRIBAL

The Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Tribes, solicitation USDA-FS-2026-LSR-TRIBAL, is a competitive grant initiative administered by the USDA Forest Service to support science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. The program focuses on reducing wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality, and mitigating invasive species. Eligible projects must be conducted on rural non-industrial private forest land, rural state or local government forest land, or Indian trust and fee lands. Total program funding is 1,260,000 dollars, with an expected four awards ranging from a floor of 100,000 dollars to a ceiling of 300,000 dollars. Grant recipients are required to provide a 1:1 non-Federal cost share match. Applications must be submitted via email to [email hidden] by January 26, 2027, and must include a project narrative limited to five pages and a detailed budget. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a Unique Entity Identifier. Evaluation is based on a 100-point scale focusing on deliverables, goals, restoration strategy integration, sustainability, and the project overview. Awarded projects must be completed within three years, with a maximum possible extension to five years. Key restrictions include a total prohibition on construction and the requirement for prior Forest Service approval for all subawards, contracts, and equipment purchases. Projects must demonstrate measurable outcomes in hazardous fuels, invasive plant, or insect and disease management.

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Landscape Scale Restoration Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands

Solicitation # USDA-FS-2026-LSR

The Forest Service is offering the Landscape Scale Restoration (LSR) Grant Program for Non-Federal Lands under solicitation USDA-FS-2026-LSR to support collaborative, science-based restoration of priority forest landscapes. The program focuses on reducing wildfire risk, improving fish and wildlife habitats, maintaining water quality and watershed function, and mitigating invasive plants, insects, and disease. Eligible projects must be conducted on rural non-industrial private forest land or rural state and local government forest land, where rural is defined as areas outside Census places with more than 50,000 people. All applications, except those from federally recognized Tribes and Tribal organizations, require sponsorship from the relevant State Forester. Funding is provided through a competitive process with a total program funding of 11,340,000 dollars and an expected 30 awards. Individual awards range from a minimum of 100,000 dollars to a maximum of 300,000 dollars for single-state projects and 600,000 dollars for multi-state projects. A 1:1 non-federal cost share match is required. The period of performance is three years, with a possible two-year extension, not to exceed five years in total. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and provide a Unique Entity Identifier. Awards are determined by a ranked project list based on a 100-point scoring system, evaluating factors such as goals and objectives, integration with State Forest Action Plans, cross-boundary collaboration, and sustainability of outcomes. Before awarding funds, the Forest Service conducts a risk assessment based on financial stability and performance history, requiring the submission of a Financial Capability Questionnaire. Applications must be submitted via Grants.gov by January 26, 2027.

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San Poil Forest, Louie Creek

Solicitation # LoisCreen2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation is soliciting bids for an excavator piling and scarification project totaling 90.8 acres within the Louie Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work includes piling logging slash and debris, removing brush and standing dead trees, and removing non-merchantable trees exhibiting dwarf mistletoe. Contractors must utilize equipment with low ground pressure of less than 8.5 p.s.i. and are required to construct water bars on slopes to prevent water channeling. Performance will be monitored by a designated Contract Officer’s Representative from San Poil Forestry, who will conduct inspections in each unit to ensure quality and progress. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to the San Poil Forestry locked box at the Mt. Tolman Fire Center by November 5, 2026, at 4:00 PM. Mandatory submission requirements include a bid on every inspection item, a bid evaluation form, a contracting and subcontracting plan, and proof of SAM.gov registration. Evaluation factors include technical qualifications, reasonable pricing, and a strong emphasis on Indian preference in the award of contracts and subcontracts. Contractors must provide liability insurance and are encouraged to obtain a Trader License and TERO Tile ID certification to avoid specific fees. All work must comply with the Tribal Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards and applicable federal and state laws.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, 3 commercial thinning contracts

Solicitation # thinningcontract2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry and the Tribal Employment Rights Office, is soliciting bids for three commercial pre-commercial thinning contracts located in the 30 Mile Logging area of the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work involves thinning operations across three specific units: SP-06-PCT-27 (39.7 acres), SP-07-PCT-27 (33.0 acres), and SP-08-PCT-27 (37.0 acres). Key technical requirements include the felling of overtopped or suppressed trees, the removal of all mistletoe-infected trees, and specific slash management to create a uniform fuel bed. Quality standards mandate that stumps be cut below five inches and that brush or hardwoods interfering with leave trees be cleared within a four-foot radius. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled 30 Mile PCT 2027 and deposited in the San Poil Forestry Drop-Off Box at the Mt. Tolman Complex by 4:00 PM on November 2, 2026. The award process emphasizes Indian Preference and requires bidders to provide a bid per acre and a total bid price. Essential submission documents include a work plan, bid sheet, debarment certification, TERO compliance forms, and proof of liability insurance. Contractors must also obtain a BIA Trader License and adhere to TOSHA safety standards. Payment terms include a 20 percent withholding until final approval, with partial payments authorized for units exceeding 10 acres. Final acceptance is contingent upon a final inspection by the Contracting Officer's Representative and the complete removal of all debris from the units.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, 4 PreCommercial thinning contrats, 21 Mile area

Solicitation # SanpoilForest2026Oct29.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for four Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) contracts in the 21 Mile area. The project encompasses a total of 120.1 acres divided into four units: Unit A (56.3 acres), Unit B (38.4 acres), Unit C (41.5 acres), and Unit D (40.2 acres). The scope of work requires contractors to identify high-quality crop trees and remove competing trees and shrubs according to specific thinning standards, including maintaining stump heights under 5 inches and clearing slash from roadways and streams. Bids must be submitted physically via the locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by 4:00 PM on October 29, 2026; electronic submissions are not accepted. To be considered, offerors must provide a comprehensive bid packet including a detailed work plan, contractor liability insurance, sam.gov verification, and TERO compliance and utilization forms. Evaluation is based on technical qualifications, price reasonableness, and responsibility, with a strong emphasis on Indian preference in contracting and subcontracting. Payment is issued per accepted acre, with 20% of each payment withheld until final approval. Contractors must adhere to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and are encouraged to maintain a valid Trader License and TERO Title ID certification to avoid associated fees.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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San Poil Forest, McAllister Creek PCT Highway 21 Blocks 2027

Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forest Development, is soliciting bids for pre-commercial thinning services across two units in the McAllister Creek logging area on the Colville Indian Reservation. The project encompasses a total of 23.77 acres, specifically Unit 313-040 (10.33 acres) and Unit 313-035 (13.44 acres). The scope of work requires the contractor to identify and maintain desirable crop trees by removing competing trees and shrubs, including brush and hardwoods within a four-foot radius of leave trees. Performance standards include strict stump height limits of less than five inches, a maximum slash height of 24 inches, and specific bucking requirements for Ponderosa pine cut between January 1st and July 31st. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope labeled McAllister Creek PCT 2027 by 4:00pm on November 17, 2026. A complete bid package must include a bid sheet, bid evaluation form, contractor's work plan, TERO compliance and utilization form, and a certification regarding debarment, suspension, and responsibility. Payment is based on a bid price per acre for accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment held back until final acceptance. Contractors must provide proof of liability insurance and adhere to TERO Title X compliance and TOSHA safety regulations. The project is aligned with the FY2026 period from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and maintains an Indian preference policy for all products and supplies.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Silviculture Planting ServicesThis subcontract for Silviculture Planting Services involves performing tree planting for prime contractors on BC Timber Sales Branch projects within the 100 Mile House TSA. The scope of work includes the planting of up to 2,821,016 units consisting of mixed species and wildfire replanting stock, with a requirement that installed seedlings meet a minimum quality standard of 85 percent. The selected provider must maintain SAFE company certification and ensure full compliance with the BCTS Environmental Management System, including adherence to the BCTS Training Matrix and EMS Tailgate Training. This project is managed by the Province of British Columbia and is categorized under NAICS code 115310.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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PL28TEM666 - Spring Tree Planting - 100 Mile House TSA

Solicitation # PL28TEM666

Solicitation PL28TEM666 is issued by the BC Timber Sales Branch of the Province of British Columbia for spring tree planting services within the 100 Mile House TSA. The contractor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment to plant up to an estimated maximum of 2,821,016 units. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced compliant tender, with a verification process to ensure mathematical accuracy of the total bid price and a random draw to resolve any ties. Compliance requires bidders to provide two references from the last four years verifying experience in mixed species planting and to maintain SAFE company certification. A valid Tax Verification Letter is required for contracts valued at or above 100,000 CAD. The contractor must adhere to a strict Environmental Management System, which includes maintaining an Environmental Emergency Response Plan, following the BCTS training matrix, and notifying the Ministry Representative of supervising personnel before starting work. Performance is monitored through the Ministry of Forests Planting Quality Inspection System, with a minimum acceptable quality standard of 85 percent. Any contiguous area larger than one tenth of a hectare falling below this threshold may be declared unsatisfactory and subject to remediation or re-work. Payment is processed via written statements of account with a typical turnaround of 30 to 60 days, though the Province will retain a 10 percent holdback for 40 calendar days following the completion or termination of services.

BC Timber Sales Branch

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Timber Harvesting (Clearcut)This subcontract involves the clearcut harvesting and removal of merchantable forest products on an 81-acre tract for the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The scope of work requires the felling, skidding, and loading of approximately 8,200 tons of pine and 1,500 tons of hardwood utilizing feller bunchers and skidders. To ensure operational quality and compliance, the contractor must employ at least one crew member who has graduated from the South Carolina Timber Operations Professional Program. All activities must strictly adhere to SCFC Best Management Practices, SFI, and ATFS standards to ensure environmental and professional compliance. Interested parties must submit their responses by November 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and focuses on the complete removal of timber from the designated site.

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The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) is seeking proposals from qualified research firms to evaluate the costs, benefits, and strategic trade-offs associated with forest certification systems, specifically FSC, SFI, and ATFS, across various public land ownerships in Wisconsin. The goal is to identify the most effective certification strategies that maximize economic, environmental, and social benefits for WDNR-managed lands, County Forests, the Managed Forest Law group certificate, and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. The project aims to analyze whether maintaining single or multiple certifications offers better efficiency and value, including potential cost savings and management efficiencies, while also considering regional impacts on the forest industry in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Minnesota. The scope involves assessing the advantages of different certification approaches, identifying the most beneficial strategies for each land ownership type, and exploring how these strategies support regional forestry interests. The firm will also analyze management efficiencies and potential inefficiencies in maintaining multiple certifications. The contract has a budget cap of $60,000, with questions due by March 4, 2025, and proposals due by March 13, 2025. The project is part of a solicitation titled "Optimizing Forestry Certification Strategies," managed by the Wisconsin DNR, with contact information provided for further inquiries.

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Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

WI, USA

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PostedFeb 13

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Response DeadlineMar 13

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03/13/2025, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AgencyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Organization / AgencyWisconsin Department of Natural Resources

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Konrad Plachetta

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The Wisconsin DNR seeks proposals from qualified research firms to assess the costs, benefits, and strategic trade-offs of forest certification systems, specifically Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), and American Tree Farm System® (ATFS) for various public land ownerships in Wisconsin. The findings will inform decision-making on optimal certification strategies for Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) managed lands, County Forests, Managed Forest Law (MFL) group certificate, and the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (BCPL). The Department has a limited budget of $60,000 that may not be exceeded.
Scope of Work: 1. Certification Strategy Analysis: o Assess the advantages between maintaining single versus multiple certification (FSC, SFI or ATFS) for the different ownership types: WDNR managed lands, County Forests, MFL group certificate, and BCPL. o Identify the certification strategy which yields the greatest economic, environmental, and social benefits for each land ownership category. o Identify how the proposed certification strategy benefits the forest industry in our region (WI, MI & MN). 2. Efficient Certification Management: o Analyze cost savings associated with maintaining a single certification versus multiple certifications. o Identify potential inefficiencies in management of forest certification across multiple ownerships.
Questions are encouraged and are due by March 4, 2025 at 4:30 PM. Bids are due March 13, 2025 at 2:00 PM