Description
The USDA Forest Service is issuing an RFQ for a single‑vendor BPA call order to perform fuels‑reduction and timber‑removal work on the DH Brockover treatment unit within the San Juan National Forest, Colorado. The contractor will cut and remove sawtimber from approximately 167 acres (mandatory) plus optional work on an additional 3 acres, process topwood, and deliver timber products (sawtimber) for both commercial and non‑commercial use. Work must comply with strict seasonal restrictions, wildlife protection measures, and road‑use limitations, and will be performed under a performance period that runs until 30 Nov 2029. The contract will be paid via stewardship credits and appropriated funds, with unit pricing required for all mandatory and optional line items.
• Location: Columbine Ranger District, San Juan National Forest, La Plata County, CO (T.36N, R.9W, Sections 25‑36)
• Scope: Sawtimber cutting, slash treatment, optional top‑wood processing, timber transport and sale
• Quantity: 167 acres mandatory; 3 acres optional; estimated timber volume ~4,099 CCF
• Pricing: $3.00 per CCF (both species) – unit‑price proposals required
• Period of Performance: Award date through 30 Nov 2029 (≈ 3 years)
• Mandatory certifications: Small‑business set‑aside (WOSB), HUBZone, Service‑Disabled Veteran‑Owned, DEI compliance, workforce certifications (MSPA, H‑2B, etc.)
• Submission: Offer due 17 Sep 2026 4:00 PM MT; site visit 26 Aug 2026 (optional)
• Key Personnel: Overall Project Manager, Logging Supervisor, Fuels Treatment Supervisor, Sub‑Managers
• Evaluation: Technical approach, past performance, local‑community benefit, price compliance.