Roadway vegetation maintenance services (842) for the Whitman Ranger District, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Baker City, OR.

The Forest Service is seeking roadway vegetation maintenance for the Whitman Ranger District in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. This project is a total small business set-aside and involves mechanical thinning, road brushing, and debris management across 55.8 base miles and 44.4 optional miles in Baker and Union Counties. Work focuses on maintaining roadway safety and access, requiring a 14-foot overhead clearance and a 9-inch diameter limit for vegetation removal. The solicitation includes a Performance Work Statement (PWS), a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), and a pricing schedule. Performance is set for August 1, 2026, through November 27, 2026, based in Baker City, Oregon. Submissions will be evaluated on Technical Capability and Past Performance, with requirements for equipment lists and key personnel resumes. Contractors must follow the Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for Eastern Oregon and use a firm-fixed-price structure. A Work Plan and Quality Control Plan are due within 14 days of contract award. Proposals must address technical capability and past performance in two volumes. Requirements include specific clearing dimensions and adherence to environmental protections for streams and meadows. The project involves clearing vegetation from the road prism on the Whitman and La Grande Ranger District road systems to ensure traffic flow, sign visibility, and drainage.