Willamette NF, McKenzie River RD 2026 Spring Tree Planting

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to plant approximately 162,480 seedlings on 892 acres in the Willamette National Forest, specifically in the McKenzie River Ranger District. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all technical expertise, labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, services, permits, licenses, and credentials necessary to complete the planting. The work is expected to start on March 31, 2026, and be completed by May 1, 2026. • The contractor must have the necessary licensing and certificates for Labor Intensive Service Contract (LISC) work. • The contractor must provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that demonstrates how they will assure the quality of performance meets the objectives and requirements of the contract. • The contractor must have experience in timber tree planting projects of similar nature, size, and complexity. • The contractor must provide a Safety Plan that addresses the hazards listed in the Performance Work Statement (PWS). • The contractor must describe the equipment that will be used for the project.