The Dalles Watershed Project GNA 2026

The Oregon Department of Forestry is soliciting proposals under solicitation S-62900-00018091 for data collection, analysis, and documentation services for the Dalles Watershed Good Neighbor Authority Project. Located within the Barlow Ranger District of the Umpqua National Forest, the project requires the selected contractor to develop an Environmental Assessment and a Finding of No Significant Impact to ensure compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act and other federal laws. The anticipated contract term is two years, with all work required to be completed by June 30, 2028. Key deliverables include technical reports, fungal and terrestrial mollusk field data, and GIS data adhering to Forest Service Region 6 standards. Proposals must be submitted electronically via OregonBuys by November 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM PST. The award is based on a 150-point scoring system evaluating price, a Statement of Qualifications, and a Management Plan. Contractors must adhere to strict quality standards for GPS accuracy and archaeological field guidelines, and they must certify compliance with the Oregon False Claims Act and various civil rights and non-discrimination statutes. Invoicing is permitted once per month and must be submitted to the Federal Forest Restoration Environmental Planning Coordinator. The contract is governed by the laws of the State of Oregon and emphasizes the participation of COBID-certified businesses.