Description
The RFP calls for hazardous‑fuel reduction work on approximately 400 acres of private forest land in Slope County, ND. Contractors must perform hand‑cut thinning of trees ≤ 8 in DBH (or ≥ 75 % dead), hand‑pile slash for later burn, and comply with strict site‑access, pile‑placement, and environmental protection rules. The award will be made by North Dakota State University on a full‑open‑competition basis, with technical scoring (80 pts) and price‑per‑acre scoring (20 pts). No budget ceiling is disclosed; pricing is submitted as a per‑acre amount. The contract is structured as a three‑year, three‑unit fixed‑price agreement, each unit to be completed within its year.
• Hand‑thinning and slash‑piling only (no mechanized equipment unless approved).
• Project area ~400 acres, with detailed thinning, pile‑size, and safety requirements.
• Evaluation: Technical (Plan of Operation, Experience, Schedule) 80 pts + Cost (price per acre) 20 pts.
• Submission via NDBuys by 2 pm CT on 4 Mar 2026; questions due 9 Feb 2026.