Roric Padgett

Roric Padgett serves as a key procurement lead within the Willamette National Forest, supporting the U.S. Forest Service’s mission to sustain forest health and operational readiness through strategic acquisitions. Responsible for managing contracts aligned with ecological stewardship and infrastructure maintenance, Padgett oversees the acquisition of essential services that enable forest regeneration, wildfire resilience, and public land access. Their procurement portfolio centers on janitorial and landscaping services critical to maintaining visitor facilities, trailheads, and administrative sites across federal forest lands. Padgett ensures acquisitions align with federal contracting regulations and agency sustainability goals, prioritizing performance-based outcomes and environmental compliance. Padgett maintains consistent working relationships with a core group of contractors including BRINK BROTHERS INC., GRANITE COMMERCIAL SERVICE LLC, PROJECT RAM INNOVATIONS LLC, and PEAK ENVIRONMENTAL LLC. These vendors are frequently selected for their demonstrated expertise in ecological landscaping, debris removal, trail maintenance, and facility sanitation services tailored to sensitive forest environments. The working relationships reflect a preference for vendors with proven experience in federal land management contexts, emphasizing reliability, environmental compliance, and ability to operate in remote or ecologically constrained areas. Padgett demonstrates an unwavering commitment to small business participation, with 100% of procurement actions structured as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5. This reflects a deliberate strategy to maximize economic opportunity for small, locally based enterprises, particularly those certified under socioeconomic programs such as HUBZone or service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) designations. The agency’s contracting framework actively promotes equitable access and capacity building within the small business community serving federal lands. The primary NAICS focus areas are 561720 (Janitorial Services) and 561730 (Landscaping Services), underscoring expertise in environmental maintenance and site stewardship. Procurements include routine facility cleaning, waste removal, native vegetation restoration, invasive species control, and trail surface maintenance—all essential to preserving ecological integrity while supporting public access and safety.