Detroit Ranger District Road Clearing
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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, Willamette National Forest, is seeking contractors for Detroit Ranger District Road Clearing services. This opportunity, designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, aims to clear snow, downed trees, and debris from designated roads to ensure access for the 2026 Spring Reforestation contract. The period of performance is scheduled from March 20, 2026, to April 30, 2026. The notice was published on March 11, 2026, with no response date provided.
Scope of Work
The primary objective is to clear accumulated snow, downed trees, and other debris from USDA Forest Service roads within the Detroit Ranger District. This work is critical to facilitate access for the 2026 Spring Reforestation contract, thereby improving seedling survival rates. Key tasks include:
- Clearing snow and downed trees from specified Forest Service roads.
- Removing debris from road surfaces and ditches.
- Ensuring culvert inlets remain clear of obstructions.
- Bucking downed trees as necessary, ensuring no section remains within two feet of the road surface.
- Work will be performed across six identified "Project Areas."
Performance standards require roads to be cleared to allow passage of a pickup truck with a minimum 10-foot plowed width, turnouts at least 15 feet wide every 0.5 miles, and snow depth on cleared roads between 4 and 6 inches. Debris must be deposited at least 50 feet away from stream channels, and drainage openings in snow berms are required at regular intervals.
Contract Details
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Period of Performance: March 20, 2026 – April 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Detroit Ranger District, Willamette National Forest, Oregon (Detroit, OR 97342)
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
- Response Date: Not provided
Key Considerations for Bidders
- Wage Determination: Bidders must consult Wage Determination No. 2015-5573, Revision 27, for the Service Contract Act, applicable to Marion and Polk counties in Oregon, to accurately calculate labor costs and ensure compliance.
- Site Logistics: Review Attachment No. 1, "Vicinity and Access Maps.pdf," for detailed geographical scope, access routes, terrain, and specific clearing sections across various named areas (e.g., Cedar CR, Sardine, Hall Ridge, Devils, Outerson, Pigeon Prairie, Whitewater, Bruno).
- Equipment Requirements: Contractor must provide operational equipment within 48 hours of notice, capable of handling snow depths up to 6 feet, and equipped with a six-way blade and power saw. The contractor is responsible for all equipment maintenance, repairs, fuel, oil, and grease.
- Environmental Compliance: Strict adherence to landscape preservation and noxious weed control requirements, including equipment cleaning, is mandatory.
- Coordination: Close coordination with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is required.
- Site Visits: Site visits are available for interested parties.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Jared Machgan (jared.machgan@usda.gov)