The Dalles Watershed Project GNA 2026

Solicitation S-62900-00018091 is a request for proposals issued by the Oregon Department of Forestry for the Dalles Watershed Project GNA 2026. The project is a high-priority landscape-scale restoration effort for wildfire risk reduction located on the Barlow Ranger District of the Mt. Hood National Forest. The selected contractor will provide data collection, analysis, and documentation services to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal laws, with primary deliverables including an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact. The anticipated initial contract term is two years, with all work required to be completed by June 30, 2028. The scope of work includes specialized tasks such as Survey and Manage fungal and terrestrial mollusk field data collection, requiring strict adherence to Region 6 guidelines for specimen packaging, archival labeling, and shipping. Technical requirements specify that final GIS data must use the Forest Service Region 6 NAD 1983 coordinate system and include comprehensive quality control documentation. Proposals will be evaluated using a weighted point system covering price, management plan, references, experience, key personnel, and qualifications. Submissions must be made electronically via OregonBuys by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST, with the price proposal submitted as a separate file.