DCR 976 Arborist and Forestry Field Supplies

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is soliciting bidders for the purchase of various tools and supplies used for forest fire control, arboriculture, silviculture, forestry, and related work. The contract is expected to last for 3 years, with the option to renew for an additional 2 years. Bidders must submit their quotes electronically through COMMBUYS, and must include all required attachments and forms. The evaluation criteria will include competitive discount pricing, vendor offers prompt pay discount, ability to supply relevant specialized tools and supplies, environmentally preferred products participant, and references rating. Some of the key products being procured include: tree climbing ropes, equipment, and supplies, tree marking paint, flagging tape, DBH tape, forestry-specific safety equipment; specialized saws, pruners, and other tools specific to arboriculture; biochar, tree watering bags, and soil sampling equipment including tensiometers, infrared thermometers, hypsometers, clinometers, temperature and humidity sensors, data loggers, and other specialized measurement tools; specialized marking tools and supplies, specialized boundary marking signage and associated accessories, cruiser vests for forestry field work, tree tags, sawmill supplies, blades, equipment and accessories; specialized equipment, tools and supplies associated with forest habitat health monitoring and forest species inventory.