Baker City Watershed (BCW) & WUI - Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile - Wallowa Whitman National Forest

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vicinity map for the Baker City Watershed & Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) area. It provides geographical context and ownership information relevant to potential projects or activities within this region.

• Project Areas: Highlights specific project zones labeled "BCW," "East Face," and "Ten Cent."
• Land Ownership: Delineates different land ownership categories, including U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government.
• Geographical Features: Displays various geographical features such as lakes, reservoirs, rivers, and roads, along with town locations.
• Scale and Legend: Includes a map scale in miles and a legend explaining the project names and ownership types.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and land ownership context of the opportunity area. It helps in visualizing the terrain, identifying potential access points, and understanding the jurisdictional boundaries that may affect project execution.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating "BCW & WUI THIN & HP Ten Cent Units." It appears to delineate specific project areas or units within a larger geographical region, likely for a land management or forestry-related contract. The map provides visual representation of these units, potentially for planning, execution, or reporting purposes.

• Project Areas: Outlines and labels various units (e.g., 68C, 60R, 593A, 74RA) within the "BCW & WUI THIN & HP" project.
• Geographic Features: Shows topographical features, water bodies (rivers, streams), and roads.
• Legend: Identifies different project components: BCW (pink outline), East Face (purple outline), and Ten Cent (green outline). It also indicates areas marked with orange dots, possibly representing specific types of vegetation or treatment areas.
• Scale Bar: Provides a scale in miles for spatial measurement.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical locations and boundaries of the work to be performed. It helps in assessing the scope, terrain, accessibility, and potential logistical challenges associated with the opportunity. Bidders can use this to visualize the areas requiring thinning or other specified treatments, aiding in cost estimation and resource planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map displaying "BCW Units" related to the "BCW & WUI THIN & HP" project. It visually delineates specific operational or geographical units within the project area.

• The map shows various numbered and lettered units (e.g., 12, 12A, 13, 13A, 118R, 638, 639, 31).
• Different colored lines (magenta, blue, light green) appear to delineate these units and potentially other project-related boundaries.
• A legend indicates that magenta lines represent "BCW" units, light green lines represent "East Face," and cyan lines represent "Ten Cent."
• The map includes topographical features, roads (some labeled), and water bodies.
• A scale bar is provided, indicating distances in miles.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the spatial distribution and boundaries of the work areas associated with the opportunity. It helps in visualizing the scope of operations, potential logistical considerations, and the specific locations where tasks will be performed.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for non-commercial thinning and hand pile services within the Baker City Watershed (BCW) and Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) areas of the Wallowa Whitman National Forest. The primary objective is to reduce hazardous fuels in ponderosa pine and juniper stands, thereby creating areas where wildfires can be more easily contained, improving firefighter safety, minimizing damage to natural resources, and protecting adjacent private property.

• Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Piling: The contractor will perform these tasks on approximately 1211 base acres and 708 optional acres across various units identified by pink flagging and yellow milex tags.

• Project Areas: Includes BCW, Ten Cent, and East Face WUI project areas.

• Access: Some units may require 4x4 vehicles, UTVs, or walking due to limited access. Specific road access details are provided for each unit.

• Special Considerations: Units may contain heritage sites requiring minimal mitigation. Wet or moist soil conditions (seeps, springs, bogs) must be reported to the COR.

• Work Plan: A contractor work plan is required within 14 calendar days of award, including milestone dates (35%, 70%, 100%), Key Personnel, Safety Plan, Fire Plan, Quality Control Plan, and equipment storage requests.

• Deliverables: Contractor Work Plan (Deliverable 01), Contractor Property Storage Plan (Deliverable 02), and Key Personnel contact information (Deliverable 03).

• Quality Assurance: Work must comply with the Detailed Unit Information (DUIS) and the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP).

• Base Period: June 15th, 2026, to November 30th, 2027.

• 2026 Requirement: A minimum of 70% of base acres must be completed by the end of the 2026 field season (approximately November 30th, 2026). This percentage may be negotiated if the contract is awarded later than June 15th, 2026.

• Location: Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District, Baker City, Oregon.

• Contract Type: Non-Personnel Services Contract.

• Government Furnished: None.

• Contractor Property Storage: Contractor may store equipment and materials on the Forest with COR approval, submitted within 7 days of award. The contractor is responsible for security and assumes all risk.

• Key Personnel: A Contract Manager with full authority must be available during regular working hours and on-site within one hour after regular hours. Contact information must be submitted within 7 days of award.

• Stream Channels: Specific units have restrictions regarding thinning or piling within 30 feet of streams.

• Heritage Sites: Minimal mitigation may be required for heritage sites, with details provided post-award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically for Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile services. The acquisition is for the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and aims to reduce hazardous fuels in the Baker City Watershed (BCW) & WUI areas, including the Ten Cent and East Face project areas of the Whitman Ranger District.

• Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile services.

• Approximately 1211 Base acres and 708 Optional acres are included, totaling 1919 acres.

• Detailed breakdown of specific thinning tasks (e.g., BCW 12, BCW 12A, Ten Cent 45R-A, East Face 115A) and their respective acreages are provided in the Schedule of Items.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: June 15th, 2026 – November 30th, 2027.

• Contract type is anticipated to be Firm-Fixed Priced.

• The government reserves the right to make multiple awards for different line items, but intends to make one award from this solicitation.

• Quotations are requested and no separate written solicitation will be issued.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to anthony.salas@usda.gov no later than May 28th, 2026 at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Offers must include three separate attachments: Technical Capability (PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (PDF).

• Evaluation will be based on the offeror representing the best value to the Government, considering Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

• Technical Approach will be evaluated on feasibility, understanding of the PWS, operator/equipment capabilities, and ground pressure rating.

• Thinning evaluation requires documentation demonstrating understanding of thinning, slash treatments, hand piling, brushing, safety, and quality control.

• Price will be evaluated for fairness and reasonableness.

• Past Performance will be assessed as acceptable or neutral.

• Award will not necessarily be made to the lowest-priced offeror; tradeoffs will not be conducted.

• Questions concerning the solicitation are due by May 22nd, 2026 at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Answers to questions will be posted in SAM.gov by May 26th, 2026 at 11:00 AM (MT).

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) Code is 115310.

• The small business size standard is $34 Million.

• This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

• A site visit has not been scheduled; offerors are encouraged to conduct their own research at their own expense.

• The document lists 12 attachments, including the Solicitation Terms and Conditions, Performance Work Statement, and various aerial/topo maps and unit specifics.

• Numerous FAR clauses and AGAR provisions are incorporated by reference and by full text, covering topics such as commercial items, small business concerns, labor standards, and contract administration.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document details the "Baker City Watershed (BCW) & WUI Thin and Handpile" project, aiming to reduce fuel loading in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. The goal is to create areas where wildfires can be contained quickly, improve firefighter safety, reduce damage to natural resources, and minimize wildfire impact on private property and structures.

• Thinning: Specifies requirements for felling trees, including definitions of overstory trees, stump height, minimum tree height, and maximum cut DBH (which varies by unit, e.g., 10 inches for BCW units, 9 inches for Ten Cent units).

• Species Specifics: Details which trees to fall (e.g., White-Fir, Grand-Fir, Lodgepole Pine, Englemann Spruce, dead/diseased/damaged trees, Junipers) and which to retain (e.g., Whitebark Pine, specific Ponderosa Pine and Aspen clearing zones).

• Spacing: Outlines minimum spacing requirements for remaining trees, varying by unit and proximity to private land (e.g., 20-30 feet general unit spacing, 30 feet within 150 feet of private land).

• Handpiling: Requires handpiling of slash created from thinning and natural debris. Piles must meet specific size (6'x6' to 8'x8'), placement (staggered, not near springs, seeps, streams, private property, roads, ditches, meadows), and construction requirements (easy ignition, containment, minimal damage to leave trees, plastic covering, fine fuels).

• Existing Dead and Down: Specifies cutting dead and down logs into 4-5 foot sections, with exceptions for logs over 12" diameter.

• Slash Treatment Remarks: Defines desired outcomes for fuel reduction and wildfire containment.

• Pile Requirements: Detailed specifications for handpile construction and placement.

• Stream Channel Piling Buffer Diagram: Illustrates a 10-foot buffer requirement around streams.

• Riparian Habitat Buffers: Specifies retaining trees within 50 feet of springs and seeps.

• The document covers units within the Baker City Watershed and WUI (Wildland Urban Interface) areas of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.

• Specific unit designations (e.g., BCW Thin & HP Units, Ten Cent Units) and their respective acreages are provided.

• System Roads: Trees must be felled away from and cleared from road surfaces.

• Fences: Felled trees within 10 feet of fences must be removed, and any fence damage must be repaired.

• Ditches: Trees must be felled away from active ditches, and any trees falling into ditches must be removed immediately to prevent damming. Contractor is responsible for repairs if damage occurs.

• Boundaries: Designated with Pink ribbon and Yellow plastic tags.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 1977-0079, Revision No. 82) issued under the Service Contract Act by the U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for employees performing on contracts for Forestry and Logging Services in the state of Oregon, specifically within the listed counties.

• Applicable Contracts: Contracts for Forestry and Logging Services in Oregon.
• Geographic Area: Various counties in Oregon (Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill).
• Occupational Wage Rates: Minimum hourly rates are listed for specific occupations, including:
  • Brush/Precommercial Thinner: $20.04
  • Choker Setter: $20.18
  • Faller/Bucker: $35.61
  • Fire Lookout: $19.38
  • Forestry Equipment Operator: $23.41
  • Forestry/Logging Heavy Equipment Operator: $23.41
  • Forestry Technician: $25.80
  • Forestry Truck Driver: $20.49
  • General Forestry Laborer: $16.13
  • Nursery Specialist: $26.84
  • Slash Piler/Burner: $12.91
  • Tree Climber: $12.91
  • Tree Planter: $18.16
  • Tree Planter, Mechanical: $18.16
• Fringe Benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month.
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (up to 40 hours/week) or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month (applicable under specific conditions).
• Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year of service, 3 weeks after 10 years.
• Holidays: Minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Requirements for furnishing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement for cleaning costs ($3.35/week or $0.67/day) if applicable.
• Executive Orders: Notes on the applicability of Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors), including specific wage requirements for 2025 ($13.30/hour or the listed wage rate, whichever is higher).
• Conformance Process: Information on how to request authorization for additional classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444).

This document is critical for any bidder intending to provide Forestry and Logging Services in the specified Oregon counties. It dictates the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits that must be paid to employees performing work under the contract, directly impacting labor costs and proposal pricing. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed these requirements. The document also outlines specific requirements for uniforms and paid sick leave under relevant Executive Orders.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an aerial map identifying specific units for the "BCW & WUI THIN & HP East Face Units" project. It serves as a visual aid to delineate the areas of work.

• The map displays various project units labeled with alphanumeric codes (e.g., 336A, 338B, 310C, 305F).
• Different colored outlines (pink, cyan, green) are used to categorize project areas, with a legend indicating "BCW," "East Face," and "Ten Cent" projects.
• Road networks (e.g., NFD Road 4380, NFD Road 7312) and geographical features like lakes are also shown.
• A scale bar is provided in miles.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific locations of the work described in the associated solicitation or SOW/PWS. It helps in visualizing the project sites and planning resources accordingly.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map displaying "BCW & WUI THIN & HP Ten Cent Units." It appears to be a visual aid for a project, likely related to land management, thinning, or wildfire mitigation efforts.

• Project Name: BCW & WUI THIN & HP
• Unit Designation: "Ten Cent Units" are highlighted in green.
• Ownership: The map delineates different land ownerships, including U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government.
• Topography: Contour lines indicate elevation changes across the mapped area.
• Scale: A scale bar is provided in miles.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific areas of interest for the "BCW & WUI THIN & HP" project. It visually identifies the "Ten Cent Units" that are likely the focus of the work, as well as the surrounding land ownership, which may be relevant for access, environmental considerations, or coordination.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map displaying "BCW & WUI Thin & HP BCW Units." It visually delineates specific project areas identified as "BCW" (likely referring to hazardous fuel reduction treatments) and "WUI" (Wildland-Urban Interface) units, along with "Thin & HP" (thinning and high-priority) designations. The map also indicates land ownership, including U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government parcels within the project area.

• Project Areas: Highlighted in pink, these areas represent the "BCW Units" targeted for thinning and high-priority treatments.
• Land Ownership: Differentiated by color and pattern, showing the different entities that own the land within and around the project areas.
• Topography: Contour lines and water features (streams) are depicted, providing a topographical context for the project areas.
• Grid System: A grid overlay with coordinate labels (e.g., 7140200, 7225000) is present, likely for spatial referencing.
• Scale Bar: A scale bar in miles is provided for spatial measurement.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and location of the proposed work. It visually defines the specific units or areas where treatments are to be performed and clarifies the land ownership context, which may be relevant for access, permitting, or coordination requirements. Bidders can use this map to assess the terrain, potential logistical challenges, and the spatial extent of the project areas.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map displaying topographic data and land ownership for the "BCW & WUI THIN & HP East Face Units" project area. It serves as a visual aid to understand the geographical context and land jurisdictions relevant to the opportunity.

• Topographic contour lines indicating elevation.
• Hydrological features such as lakes and streams.
• Designated project units (e.g., 310A, 310D, 336A, 336B, 338B, 416).
• Land ownership information, categorized by U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government.
• Scale bar and north arrow for spatial reference.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical terrain and the land ownership status within the project area. This information is essential for planning fieldwork, assessing accessibility, and understanding potential land-use restrictions or requirements associated with the opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document details specific units for timber thinning and hand-piling operations within the Baker City Watershed (BCW), Ten Cent, and East Face areas. It provides geographical and logistical information for each unit to guide potential bidders.

• Unit Identification: Each unit is identified by a name (e.g., BCW, TEN CENT, EAST FACE) and a specific unit number.
• Acreage: The size of each unit in acres.
• Geographic Coordinates: Latitude and Longitude for each unit.
• Legal Description: Township, Range, and Section information.
• Road Access: Details on how to access each unit, including specific road numbers (e.g., FS 7220, FS 1310).
• Boundary Flagging/Tag Color: Indicates "Pink Flag Yellow Tag" for all units.
• Special Features: Notes on specific characteristics of the units, such as "Stream Channel," "Private Property," or "Stream Channel. No thinning or piles within 30 feet of stream."
• Total Acres: Summaries of total acres for each section and the overall project.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and location of the work. It provides the necessary details to assess the feasibility of operations within each unit, plan logistics, and potentially estimate costs. The "Special Features" column highlights potential environmental considerations or restrictions that bidders must account for in their proposals. The note at the end indicates that awarded contractors will receive a list of units with heritage sites and required mitigation measures post-award.