USDA Forest Service BPA Call Against Land Management Integrated Resources (LMIR) BPA

The USDA Forest Service is issuing a solicitation notice for a competitive BPA Call Order against the Land Management Integrated Resources BPA for tree planting within the Sopris Ranger District, Garfield and Pitkin Counties, Colorado. The project involves hand planting Engelmann spruce containerized seedlings on sites that were harvested mechanically in 2012, 2013, and 2024. The contractor will be required to provide all labor, equipment, supervision, and incidentals to perform the work. Key aspects of the project include: • Planting approximately 311 acres with 2 lots of Engelmann spruce for a total of 76,190 seedlings • Utilizing a hoedad (planting hoe) technique on a 10-foot x 10-foot average spacing • Providing microsite shading using natural stationary and moveable shade • Clearing and scalping for site preparation • Furnishing all necessary equipment and supplies (except those designated as Government-furnished) The contractor must also conduct inspections of planting units and record the results using procedures described in the contract.