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Vegetative Management / Wildlife Protection Services on the Ouachita National Forest in AR and OK.

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12444223R0002Federal

Submission Closed03/07/2023, 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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Contractors, San Poil Forestry, Stocking Surveys

Solicitation # StockingSurvey2026.pdf

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, through the San Piol District Forestry, is soliciting bids for the completion of five stocking surveys. The required performance areas for these surveys include Swmville, Williams Flats, 30 mile, and Summit North. This solicitation is issued by a tribal organization based in Washington. Interested parties must submit their bids no later than 4:00pm on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Bid packets are available for pickup at San Piol Forestry located at the Mt Lohmman Complex. For further inquiries regarding this requirement, contacts are available via telephone at 634-3130 or 634-3129.

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Pine Timber Harvesting and Salvage OperationsThis subcontract for Pine Timber Harvesting and Salvage Operations involves the felling, skidding, and loading of pine timber for prime contractors working on St. Johns River Water Management District projects. The scope of work includes a clearcut of dead, dying, and green pine across 36.1 acres, along with selective salvage in optional areas. All operations must be executed in accordance with FDACS Silviculture and Florida Forestry Wildlife BMPs, ensuring the delivery of severed timber and a site left free of debris. To qualify, the contractor must utilize feller bunchers, skidders, and log loaders, and the crew leader is required to hold an SFI-approved certification, such as Master Logger. This opportunity was posted on October 20, 2026, with a response deadline of October 27, 2026. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed through the state of Florida.

St. Johns River Water Management Dist

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Telogia Creek Sand Pine Removal

Solicitation # FWC 26/27-15

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission awarded solicitation FWC 26/27-15 to Panhandle Land Management Services for sand pine regeneration removal services at Telogia Creek WMA in Liberty County, Florida. The project encompasses the removal of sand pines across 797 acres, with a total bid price of 1,065.00, which represents the summed cost per acre across light, moderate, and heavy regeneration levels. The contract is effective for one year from the issuance of the Purchase Order, with the Commission holding the option to renew the agreement annually for up to two additional years. The scope of work requires hand pulling for sand pines with stem diameters less than 1/2-inch and allows the use of brush saws or chainsaws for those exceeding 1/2-inch. All cutting must occur below the lowest live branches to ensure ATV and UTV clearance, and treated pines must be left in place rather than piled. The contractor is required to comply with various Florida Statutes, including E-Verify for employment eligibility, cooperation with the Inspector General, and adherence to the Forced Labor Vendor List provisions. Final acceptance of the work is contingent upon a Certificate of Contract Completion signed by both the contractor and the Commission's Contract Manager.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Mechanical Site Prep – Drum Chopping

Solicitation # 12444726Q0069

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Solicitation # 140D0427R0088

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Pre-Commercial Thinning (PCT) Forestry ServicesThis subcontract for Pre-Commercial Thinning Forestry Services involves performing thinning operations for prime contractors on forestry projects within the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work requires the identification of crop trees based on height and crown position, the removal of hardwoods and competing vegetation within a four-foot radius, and the felling of stems with stump heights maintained under five inches. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for managing slash to ensure it is kept away from water bodies and designated leave trees to deliver a properly thinned forest stand. Interested parties must meet specific administrative requirements, including active SAM registration, a valid trader license, and TERO Indian preference certification. The solicitation was posted on October 19, 2026, with a response deadline of October 29, 2026. This project falls under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

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Forest Site Preparation - Excavator PilingThis subcontract involves performing excavator piling for prime contractors on forest site preparation projects for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation. The scope of work covers 48.54 acres and requires the creation of debris piles to achieve 50% mineral soil exposure, the construction of water bars on slopes, and strict boundary management to deliver a fully prepared forest site. Contractors must utilize track-mounted excavators equipped with 360-degree rotation, hydraulic booms, brush rakes, and thumbs, ensuring ground pressure remains below 8.5 p.s.i. All operations must comply with TERO and Title X regulations. The response deadline for this opportunity is November 5, 2026.

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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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The Department of Agriculture, through the USDA Forest Service, has established multiple Blanket Purchase Agreements for vegetative management and wildlife protection services on the Ouachita National Forest across Arkansas and Oklahoma. This total small business set-aside contract, under solicitation 12444223R0002, spans a five-year period of performance from March 1, 2023, to February 28, 2028. The agreement utilizes a multi-award structure where selected awardees, including companies such as BU II, Bushwackers Land Clearing, and Vegetation Management Services, are eligible to bid on upcoming requests resulting in individual BPA calls. Financial terms for the agreements include individual contract ceilings of 7.5 million dollars, with specific call orders capped at 250,000 dollars each. All work must comply with Department of Labor Wage Determinations for both Arkansas and Oklahoma to ensure proper minimum wage rates, health and welfare benefits, and fringe benefits for forestry industry occupations. The scope of work is focused on the Ouachita National Forest region, with operations governed by the Service Contract Act and applicable federal executive orders regarding labor standards.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Agriculture → Csa East 4 Usda-Fs

Contract Value

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

GA, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

UGARTECHEA II BENITO

Award Issued Date

03/07/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Solicitation 12 444223R0002 - Vegetative Management / Wildlife Protection Services

rfp

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Wage Determination 1977-1428, Revision 59 (Oklahoma)

wage-determination

High

Wage Determination No. 1979-1136 (Arkansas Statewide)

wage-determination

High

Ouachita National Forest Vicinity Map

other

Low

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PhaseAwarded

PostedJan 10

Solicitation

AwardedMar 7

Contract was awarded

Submission Closed

03/07/2023, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 4 Usda-Fs

Contacts1 person available

OfficeAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Agriculture → Csa East 4 Usda-Fs

Office AddressAtlanta, GA, 303092449, USA

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Latricia Robbins

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Full Description

The following BPA's were issued. Each awardee will be given opportunities to bid on upcoming requests resulting in BPA Calls. *12444223A0012 BU II *12444223A0013 Bushwackers Land Clearning *12444223A0014 Express Forestry *12444223A0015 Grano Reforestation *12444223A0016 J&N Dozer *12444223A0017 Jorges Forrestry *12444223A0018 Little River *12444223A0019 Mullenix Trucking *12444223A0020 Carl Potter Forestry *12444223A0021 Red Leaf Forestry *12444223A0022 Sierra Forestry *12444223A0023 Six Mile Contractors *12444223A0024 Southern Resource Management *12444223A0025 Tribal Trading *12444223A0026 Vegetation Management Services