Danger/Hazard Tree Removal from Catastrophic Fires in Oregon

The United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Ochoco National Forest, is seeking to establish multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPAs) for the removal of danger and hazard trees resulting from catastrophic wildfires across Oregon. This initiative addresses immediate safety concerns for employees, contractors, and the public by clearing hazardous trees along roads within fire perimeters. The work involves complex terrain and requires specialized equipment including harvesters, forwarders, skidders, processors, yarders, and log trucks. Personnel must be highly qualified in professional tree felling, stacking, decking, and hauling to ensure safe and efficient operations.

This procurement is identified under solicitation number 1240BE21Q0001 and is classified under NAICS code 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and PSC F014 Natural Resources/Conservation- Tree Thinning. The action is designated as an SBA set-aside. Initial pricing from two concurrent BPA calls, specific to the Riverside and Holiday Farm fire areas, will be used to establish fair and reasonable pricing for the parent BPA. Following the establishment of the parent BPA, these two calls will be awarded immediately to address the urgent need for services.

The response deadline for this opportunity is October 14, 2020, at 4:30 PM, with quotes submitted via email to Contracting Officer Cynthia B. Armour. Due to the unusual and compelling urgency of the fire recovery efforts, the solicitation features a condensed turnaround time. Three attachments are associated with this notice, including combined solicitation documents for the Riverside Fire, the Holiday Farm Fire, and general danger/hazard tree removal. Performance will take place at various sites throughout Oregon.