USFS Region 5 Reforestation Services IDIQ

The United States Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Region 5 intends to issue a solicitation for a multi-award, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for reforestation services in support of timber stand improvement related to forest health on Forest Service land. The contract will be for a five-year ordering period, and services will be provided in National Forests located in Forest Service Region 5 (California). The contractor will be responsible for providing all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the project. Key tasks include tree planting, conifer release, and grubbing. • Tree planting: The contractor will plant tree seedlings in designated areas, following specific guidelines and procedures. • Conifer release: The contractor will remove competing vegetation and excess trees from selected trees to promote growth. • Grubbing: The contractor will cut specified vegetation below its first lateral root or a minimum of six inches below the surface. • Other tasks: The contractor may be required to perform other tasks, such as spot preparation, scalping, and manual release.