Ottawa NF Platypus Timber Mark and Cruise

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking a contractor to perform timber marking and cruising services in the Ottawa National Forest, Michigan. The project involves marking and cruising approximately 375 acres of timber in the Platypus timber sale area. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, instruments, supplies, transportation, professional services, personnel, and supervision necessary to complete the work. The project requires the contractor to use the Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR) and to provide a digital copy of the GPS locations of all sample trees. The contractor must also abide by the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention plan (TTPP) and provide a response to the technical evaluation criteria. Some key points to note include: • The project is restricted to Region 9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders only. • The contractor must use the Sample Tree Cruising Method (STR) for all payment units. • The contractor must provide a digital copy of the GPS locations of all sample trees. • The contractor must abide by the Ottawa National Forest's Timber Theft Prevention plan (TTPP). • The contractor must provide a response to the technical evaluation criteria.