Doug Myhre

Doug Myhre serves as a key procurement lead for the Medicine Bow–Routt National Forest, overseeing contracting activities that support ecological stewardship and land management operations under the U.S. Forest Service. He is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of acquisitions aligned with the agency’s mission of post-fire restoration, wildlife habitat enhancement, and infrastructure resilience. His portfolio primarily consists of landscaping and land treatment services critical to restoring degraded ecosystems, stabilizing watersheds, and ensuring public safety in fire-impacted areas. Myhre ensures compliance with federal acquisition regulations while prioritizing environmental outcomes and operational efficiency in all procurement decisions. Myhre maintains a consistent working relationship with ANSON EXCAVATING & PIPE, INC., a primary contractor for earthwork, erosion control, and vegetation management services. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for long-term, performance-based partnerships with vendors possessing proven expertise in ecological restoration and heavy equipment operations on sensitive public lands. These collaborations are typically structured as task orders under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) vehicles, enabling responsive execution of seasonal and emergency restoration needs. He exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic diversity in contracting, with 100% of his acquisitions set aside exclusively for small businesses under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to foster local economic development and ensure that restoration work is performed by firms with deep regional knowledge and capacity. His procurement practices align with USDA’s broader goals of empowering small, community-based contractors to contribute meaningfully to federal land management. Myhre’s procurement focus is entirely centered on NAICS 561730 (Landscaping Services), encompassing site preparation, native plant installation, invasive species removal, and trail rehabilitation. His technical expertise lies in managing contracts for ecologically sensitive land treatments that require specialized knowledge of forest ecology, soil stabilization techniques, and compliance with NEPA and Endangered Species Act requirements. His work ensures that landscaping efforts directly support habitat recovery and long-term ecosystem health across western Colorado and southeastern Wyoming.