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Small Tree Thinning & Slash Treatment

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AG-0261-S-08-0029Federal

Submission Closed06/16/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

This performance-based, firm-fixed price contract, solicitation number AG-0261-S-08-0029, is a total small business set-aside awarded by the Boise National Forest under the Department of Agriculture. The project involves small tree thinning and associated slash treatment across 988 acres within the Lowman Ranger District in Idaho. The primary objectives are to reduce stand density to improve the vigor and health of remaining trees, mitigate the incidence of insects and disease, and reduce hazardous fuels to prevent uncharacteristic fire behavior on National Forest Lands. The contractor is responsible for providing all necessary labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies to complete the work across walk-in, cross-river, and drive-in units. The estimated period of performance began on July 1, 2008, with a completion date of September 15, 2009. Classified under NAICS code 115310, the project had an estimated award amount of 26,000 dollars. All work is required to be performed in an organized and systematic manner to ensure comprehensive coverage of the specified units.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Boise National Forest

Contract Value

$76,690

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Lowman, LOWMAN, ID, 83637, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

CUTTING EDGE FORESTRY, INC.

Award Issued Date

06/11/2008, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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High

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1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedMay 2

Presolicitation

Notice updatedMay 5

Response deadline time changed from 11:30 PM UTC to 9:30 PM UTC on Jun 5, 2008. The notice description changed.

Type ChangedMay 20

Presolicitation → Solicitation

AwardedJun 11

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

06/16/2008, 12:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Boise National Forest

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Boise National Forest

Office AddressBOISE, ID, 83709, USA

Contacts

Robert HoffmanContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

COMMERCIAL ITEM. This project is designed to reduce stand density and provide space for the leave trees to grow, develop and maintain or improve their vigor; reduce the incidence of insect and disease that affect tree growth and health; and improve desirable tree qualities and characteristics. The thinning and associated slash treatment work is also to reduce hazardous fuels and reduce the likelihood of uncharacteristic fire behavior on the National Forest Lands. Solicitation is for tree thinning, and associated slash treatment, 988 Acres, on the Boise National Forest, Lowman Ranger District. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies (except those designated as Government furnished), and incidentals to perform all work necessary on the areas specified. All aspects of the work program shall be performed in an organized, systematic manner to assure services will be performed over the entire unit. This contract is a Performance Based, firm-fixed price contract. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION: The general locations of the contract units are shown on the vicinity map with specific locations of the contract units on the individual item maps will be in the solicitation. CONTRACT TIME: Estimated start date is July 1, 2008 with estimated completion date of September 15, 2009. NAICS code: 115310. Size Standard: $6.5 Million. See numbered note 1.