Z--Missoula BLM Roads Fallen Tree and Debris Removal

The Bureau of Land Management’s Montana State Office, under the Department of the Interior, is executing an emergency procurement for fallen tree and debris removal on federally owned roads in Missoula County, Western Montana, following a December 2025 atmospheric river event designated as Disaster MT 2026-1-BLM. This action is justified under FAR 6.103-2 due to unusual and compelling urgency, which necessitates immediate response to prevent further infrastructure degradation, ensure public and emergency access, and maintain eligibility for federal funding through the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned Roads program. The solicitation, identified as 140L3626Q0027 and posted on June 24, 2026, with a submission deadline of May 11, 2026, is structured as a fair opportunity process among pre-identified contractors, including NorthForge Contracting LLC, Hatt and Son Logging, Bull Creek Forestry, Park Logging, Westslope Forest Management, and Evergreen Forest Management, all evaluated for capability, immediate availability, geographic proximity, and suitability as a medium-sized operator. The award will be based on best value, considering technical merit and operational responsiveness over price alone, with no formal cost estimates or pricing details provided in the documentation. Performance will occur at various locations within the Missoula County district where emergency road repairs are needed, with inspection and acceptance conducted by government representatives at the site of completed work under the authority of the Contracting Officer, Jorge Alvarez, and the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Kathleen C. Marks. No formal contract clauses, packaging requirements, invoicing procedures, or detailed specifications are included in the provided material, as the document serves as a justification for emergency competition rather than a full contract. Offerors are required to have valid Unique Entity IDs, with NorthForge Contracting LLC identified as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, potentially triggering additional reporting obligations. The work entails slope stabilization, drainage restoration, and removal of debris to reopen critical transportation routes, with performance timing tied to the urgency of the disaster response and federal funding deadlines. The contracting office is located in Billings, MT, and while the exact period of performance is undefined, completion must occur promptly to avoid loss of federal reimbursement and mitigate safety hazards.