Chequamegon-Nicolet NF South Torpee Springs Timber Mark and Cruise
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service is soliciting quotations for timber marking and cruising services for the South Torpee Springs Timber Sale within the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest in Lakewood, WI. This is a non-personal services contract, specifically limited to current R9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders. The work involves hardwood individual tree selection cuts across approximately 377 acres. Quotations are due by March 31, 2026, at 11:00 am Central Time.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quotation (RFQ) requires contractors to perform timber marking and volume estimation (cruising) on approximately 377 acres across Payment Units 1 through 9. Key tasks include:
- Marking and volume estimation of hardwood timber.
- Implementing specific marking instructions for risk/defect identification, crop tree release, and removal of unacceptable growing stock.
- Achieving target basal areas ranging from 60 to 83 ft²/acre.
- Promoting species diversity, releasing less common species (e.g., hemlock, yellow birch), and managing for uneven-aged forest structure.
- Consistent removal of ironwood across all units.
- Government will furnish tree marking paint, cruise cards, tally sheets, and aerial photos.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price.
- Estimated Work Start Date: April 1, 2026.
- Contract Completion Date: June 1, 2027.
- Place of Performance: Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, Lakewood, WI.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- This solicitation is limited to current R9 Timber Mark and Cruise BPA holders.
- The RFQ is not explicitly stated as a small business set-aside.
- Contractors must be Forest Service certified or employ a certified person for volume determination.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: March 31, 2026, by 11:00 am Central Time.
- Submission Requirements: Standard Form 18 (Request for Quotations) and a completed Schedule of Items.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on a best value determination, considering:
- Past Performance: Assessed via SAM.gov and CPARS.
- Price: Reasonableness.
- Technical Factors: Including business experience, personnel experience, anticipated schedule, proposed production rate, concurrent contractual commitments, and past marking contract history.
Additional Notes
This RFQ is issued as a call order under a previously awarded Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Attachments include General Specifications, Silviculture Summary Prescriptions, Maps, Cruise Design, and Wage Determination. Specific design features and mitigation measures are detailed, covering aspects like soil saturation, butterfly habitat, riparian management zones, and ATV/snowmobile safety.