DOLORES WEST RIM MASTICATION FY26

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, serving as a Request for Quotes (RFQ). The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Tres Rios Field Office, is seeking quotes for brush removal and mastication services on approximately 77 acres in the West Dolores Rim area of Colorado. The project aims to achieve vegetation treatment objectives.

• Mechanical Thinning of Control Lines: Remove vegetation less than 16" DBH along a 100' wide swath inside fire control lines. Vegetation larger than 16" DBH within this swath must be limbed to six feet above ground level. Slash will be masticated and dispersed. Retain mature juniper and pinyon trees > 16" DBH. Standing dead/down logs must be removed or relocated.

• Drip-lining of Ponderosa Pine: Remove vegetation <16" DBH and limb vegetation larger than 16" DBH to six feet above ground level underneath the driplines of Ponderosa trees plus ten feet. Retain all Ponderosa trees regardless of DBH. Standing dead/down logs must be removed or relocated 30 feet away from the dripline.

• Total Acreage: Approximately 67 acres for general mechanical thinning and 10 acres for Ponderosa Pine drip-lining.

• Equipment: Contractor must provide machine-mounted thinning and shredding equipment (e.g., Hydro-Ax, Fecon Bull Hog).

• Environmental Considerations: Adherence to environmental regulations, including noxious weed mitigation (power washing equipment), hazardous materials handling, and fire prevention measures.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price purchase order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be for the 2026 season.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Quotes Due: Tuesday, June 16, 2026, 9:00 a.m. MST.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to bbecker@ios.doi.gov.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Past performance and technical capabilities will be considered.

• Key Deadlines: Quote submission deadline.

• Set-Aside: This solicitation is set-aside for small business.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry – Fuels Management Services.

• Small Business Size Standard: $34.0 million.

• Attachment: Refer to ATTACHMENT 140L3726Q0079 – RFQ PACKAGE for complete Statement of Work, maps, wage determinations, and clauses/provisions.

• Site Visit: Contractors are encouraged to visit the project area before submitting a quote. Avenza/pdf maps will be available for a self-guided tour.

• Contact: Tyler Corbin (970-799-2957, tcorbin@blm.gov) for questions. Ben Becker (bbecker@ios.doi.gov) for further information.

• Registration: Contractors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) and provide their Unique Entity ID (UEI) and CAGE code with their quote.

Wage Determination

This document provides the official wage determination for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for the area of Colorado Counties of Mesa. It outlines the minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits required for contract employees.

• Geographic Area: Colorado Counties of Mesa.
• Applicable Legislation: Service Contract Act.
• Occupational Listings: Includes a comprehensive list of occupational codes, titles, and corresponding minimum wage rates. This covers a wide range of job categories from administrative support to technical occupations.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that fringe benefits are required and follow the occupational listing. Details on Health & Welfare, Health & Welfare EO 13706, Vacation, and Holidays are provided.
• Executive Orders: Notes the applicability of Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and Executive Order 13658 (Establishing a Minimum Wage for Federal Contractors) with specific rates and conditions.
• Conformance Process: Outlines the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates if an occupation is not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is crucial for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs for proposals. Understanding the required minimum wages and fringe benefits for each occupational category is essential for developing a compliant and competitive bid.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains maps related to the "West Rim Mastication 2026" project. It serves as a visual aid to delineate the areas involved in the mastication activities, including control lines, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) areas, San Miguel Roads, and specific mastication zones.

• Transportation Map: Shows roads and access points relevant to the project area.
• Mastication Area Maps: Detail the specific geographic boundaries designated for mastication work.
• Control Lines: Indicate boundaries or limits for the project activities.
• BLM Land: Delineates Bureau of Land Management property.
• San Miguel Roads: Identifies relevant road infrastructure.
• Pondo Mastication: Highlights specific areas designated for Pondo mastication.
• Vehicle Avoidance Area: Marks areas to be avoided by vehicles.
• PLSS Sections: Shows Public Land Survey System sections for precise location referencing.

These maps are crucial for bidders to understand the geographic scope and specific locations of the mastication work. They provide essential spatial information for planning, site assessment, and execution of the project, helping bidders to accurately estimate resources and potential challenges.