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Track Air Quality in the Caney Creek Wilderness Area, located on the Eagle Mountain, Ouachita National Forest in Polk County Arkansas

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127A8620R0005Federal

Submission Closed03/19/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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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.

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San Poil Forest stocking Survey 2027

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2027.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through San Poil Forestry, is soliciting bids for five stocking survey contracts (SP-01-SSUR-27 through SP-05-SSUR-27) to be performed on the Colville Indian Reservation. The scope of work covers approximately 1,443 acres and 2,241 plots across the .30 mile, Swawilla, Summit North, and Williams Flats areas. Contractors are required to conduct survival and stocking surveys, submitting a detailed work plan that includes estimated daily acreage and completion schedules. Performance is measured by a Contract Officer's Representative (COR) who inspects at least 20 percent of plots; an accuracy rate of 85 percent or greater is required for acceptance, while full payment is tied to an accuracy rate of 95 percent and above. A 20 percent holdback will be withheld from all payments until all contract requirements are fulfilled. Award evaluations are based on technical qualifications and price reasonableness, with a strong preference given to certified Indian preference eligible firms. Bidders must submit a comprehensive packet including a Debarment Form, Title ID Certification, Bid Evaluation Form, and a TERO Compliance and Utilization Form. Additionally, contractors must provide liability insurance and adhere to tribal Occupational Safety Health Administration (IOSHA) standards. Those utilizing subcontractors or employees must submit a contracting and training plan to the TERO office. Failure to meet quality standards requires the contractor to rework the affected unit at no cost to the Tribe within two days of notification.

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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.

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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 Forest Development, is soliciting bids for four pre-commercial thinning 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 the identification and maintenance of crop trees while removing competing vegetation, adhering to strict specifications such as stump heights of less than five inches and the protection of boundary trees marked with orange or yellow stripes. Bids must be submitted via a locked drop-off box at the San Poil Forestry Office by October 29, 2026, at 4:00 P.M., with electronic submissions prohibited. Applicants must be registered in SAM.gov and possess a valid Trader License. The award process strongly prioritizes certified Indian preference firms, and contractors must ensure that at least 51 percent of their seasonal or project-based workforce is of Indian preference origin. Technical qualifications and reasonable pricing are key evaluation factors, and the Colville Tribal Forestry reserves the right to reject any bid. Contract administration includes oversight by a designated Contract Officer's Representative who will perform quality inspections. Payment is based on completed and accepted acreage, with 20 percent of each payment withheld until final approval and site cleanup are completed. Contractors must provide liability insurance and comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation as administered by TOSHA. Additional requirements include TERO certification to avoid specific fees and the submission of a comprehensive employment and training plan.

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Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

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Solicitation # FWC 26/27-15

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Solicitation # 12444726Q0069

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On-Call Registered Professional Forester (RPF) Services

Solicitation # RFQ 202627-1

The Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District is soliciting qualifications under RFQ 202627-1 to establish a prequalified list of licensed Registered Professional Foresters (RPFs) for on-call services. The primary objective is to secure professional forestry expertise to manage the practice of forestry across the District's 13,000 acres of diverse landholdings, including sites such as the Frog Pond Wetland Preserve and Garland Ranch Regional Park. The scope of work involves supervising and training crews and contractors, approving prescriptions, and providing signed documentation and regulatory filings in compliance with the Professional Foresters Law. Prequalification is valid for up to five years, though it does not guarantee work; the District will select the most qualified RPF from the list for specific projects based on experience and availability, followed by a proposal and rate negotiation process. Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications via the OpenGov portal by November 2, 2026, which must include California RPF license numbers, resumes, and at least three public agency references. The evaluation is conducted on a pass/fail basis, and fee proposals are strictly prohibited during this initial phase. Selected consultants must operate as independent contractors and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability, automobile liability, and professional liability of at least $1,000,000. Administrative terms include monthly invoicing with a 30-day payment cycle for non-disputed fees and a 10-day written notice period for termination for convenience by the District.

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This performance based service contract, issued by the Department of Agriculture for the Ouachita National Forest, focuses on tracking air quality related values for the Caney Creek Wilderness Area in Polk County, Arkansas. As part of the National IMPROVE system and Regional Haze Program, the contractor will utilize the haze index to monitor visibility. This requirement is a 100 percent small business set aside and is a continuation of a previous effort under contract number AG-447U-C-16-0007. The contract structure includes a base period ending March 31, 2021, with three optional extension years that could prolong performance through March 31, 2024. Proposals are evaluated based on best value to the government, and the agency intends to award the contract without further discussions. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management to submit a quote, which must be delivered electronically to the designated point of contact.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Ouachita National Forest

Contract Value

$24,942

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

AR, 71953, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

POWELL, DALE E.

Award Issued Date

03/19/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 4

Combined Synopsis

AwardedMar 19

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/19/2020, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Ouachita National Forest

Contacts2 people available

OfficeHOT SPRINGS, AR, 71902, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Ouachita National Forest

Office AddressHOT SPRINGS, AR, 71902, USA

Contacts

Latricia Robbins

Daniel Stratton

Full Description

The National IMPROVE system is part of the Regional Haze Program and relies upon the haze index (visibility) to track Air Quality Related Values (AQRV�s) for the Caney Creek Wilderness Area; located on the Eagle Mountain, Ouachita National Forest in Polk County, Arkansas This 100% set aside for small business solicitation will result in a Performance Based Service Contract as best meets the needs of the Government. This contract will have a base period, which runs through March 31, 2021 and three option years, which if exercised could extend contract performance through March 31, 2024.. Submission of an offer for the basic contract period constitutes an offer to perform in the Option Period(s), if exercised, as there is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror�s initial proposal should contain the offeror�s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint. Award is expected to be made to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous and best value to the Government This is not a new requirement. Past contract number is: AG-447U-C-16-0007. You may look up this number for previous prices. Contractor must be registered in SAM to place a quote. If you experience difficulty registering in SAM or have any questions, it is highly recommended that you contact the APTAC https://www.aptac-us.org/ for free help. Email your proposal along with any questions to latricia.robbins@usda.gov No hard copies or faxes will be accepted. Solicitation closes 3/02/20 by 5:00 p.m.

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