Willamette NF, McKenzie River RD 2026 Spring Tree Planting

The Willamette National Forest, McKenzie River Ranger District is soliciting quotes for a firm-fixed-price contract to plant approximately 162,480 seedlings across 892 acres of burned areas. The period of performance is scheduled from March 31, 2026, through May 1, 2026, with a required start week of March 30, 2026. The contractor is responsible for providing all technical expertise, labor, equipment, and supervision, while the government furnishes the seedlings. Performance is measured by a strict quality standard where full payment requires at least 90 percent satisfactory planting, and results below 80 percent may lead to rejection. This project is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 115310. Award decisions are based on a best value trade-off methodology evaluating past performance, experience, a quality control plan, and a comprehensive crew management, safety, and equipment plan, alongside price. Contractors must comply with stringent regulatory requirements, including Oregon State Farm/Forest Labor Contractor licensing, MSPA certification, and federal anti-discrimination laws. Additionally, the contractor must adhere to specific fire protection protocols, equipment cleaning verification to prevent invasive species spread, and mandatory electronic invoicing via the Invoice Processing Platform.