Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a pre‑commercial thinning contract covering roughly 571 acres of state forest land in the Northeast Region (Spokane, Stevens, and Pend Oreille counties). The contractor will be responsible for all labor, equipment, safety, and slash management required to thin the forest according to the unit‑specific methods detailed in the solicitation, with work to be completed by October 31 2026. The award will be based on a per‑acre price not to exceed $350/acre, and the contract includes performance‑security and insurance requirements.
• 571.1 total acres across 23 treatment units, each with specific thinning methods (simple spacing or diameter‑limit).
• Required crew size 8‑20 workers, with a qualified foreperson and full safety compliance (fire protection, PPE, etc.).
• Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, slash removal, and meet environmental protections (streams, fences, cultural resources).
• Payment is made for satisfactorily completed work; bids above $350/acre are non‑responsive.
• Small‑business, veteran‑owned, and worker‑rights preferences may apply, offering up to a 10 % price advantage.