LOP SCATTER ROAD THINNING POCATELLO FO IDAHO BLM

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) under Solicitation number 140L2626Q0041. It is a set-aside for small businesses. The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Idaho Falls district, Idaho, is seeking Fuels Management Services, specifically Lop and Scatter/Road Thinning, for approximately 134 acres in the Sublette Canyon Road Project area.

• Fuels Management Services (Lop and Scatter/Road Thinning)

• Approximately 134 acres in the Sublette Canyon Road Project area.

• Firm, fixed-price quotes are requested.

• The solicitation incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses in effect through 2026-01.

• North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code: 115310.

• Size standard: $34M.

• Quotes are due May 18, 2026, by 12:00 PM Eastern.

• Questions should be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) to allow time for answers before the deadline.

• Quotes accepted via email at charles_dodson@ios.doi.gov.

• Offerors must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM) database.

• The overall quote must include a completed bid schedule and other items as described in FAR 52.212-2.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Capability, Prior Relevant Experience, Past Performance, and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the Government.

• This solicitation is set-aside for small businesses.

• The document incorporates numerous FAR clauses by reference, including those related to SAM, contract terms, and various statutory requirements.

• Attachments referenced include: Wage Determination, Work Statement, Maps, and Bid Schedule.

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

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking fuels management services to treat vegetation in the Sublette Canyon Road Project area (Aspen Lop & Scatter Units) near Malad, Idaho. The primary goals are to rejuvenate quaking aspen, improve mule deer habitat, and reduce wildland fire potential and severity.

The contractor will provide all necessary tools, labor, equipment, and materials to perform thinning and slash treatment on approximately 134 acres. Specific tasks include:

• Building hand line.

• Removing trees: All live conifer up to 20" DBH, live aspen 6" DBH and under, and 3/4 of standing dead aspen shall be cut. Douglas Fir under 20" DBH within 75 feet of aspen stands will be cut.

• Treating slash: Lop and scatter all cut material so it is reduced to within 20 inches of the ground. Central stems shall not exceed 4 feet. Cut/scattered vegetation must be moved 50 feet away from unit boundary lines.

• Adhering to specific cutting restrictions, including not cutting trees marked by BLM Land Survey signs.

• Work quality will be assessed through plot inspections (at least 1% sample of the work unit).

• A minimum work quality standard of 90% is required for full payment.

• Failing ratings will be given if more than 10% of the treated area exhibits issues such as stumps taller than 6 inches, severed trees not bucked into 4-foot lengths, live limbs left on stumps, or slash not reduced to within 20 inches of the ground.

• Reworking of unsatisfactory areas will be required until satisfactory quality is obtained.

• Period: Estimated June 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026.

• Place: Sublette Canyon Road Project area, T13S, R34E, S18, approximately 15 miles west of Malad, Idaho, on BLM-administered land.

• Personnel: A qualified crew foreman must be on-site at all times. The crew must maintain a safe working environment following OSHA standards.

• Access: Legal public access will be identified. Seasonal road closures may exist. Contractor assumes responsibility for additional access if desired.

• Work Hours: Limited to one-half hour before sunrise to one-half hour after sunset. No work on National Holidays unless authorized. Work must be completed on weekdays (M-F) for government inspection.

• Fire Prevention: Compliance with Idaho State Fire Prevention Laws is mandatory. A fire prevention and control plan is required during closed fire seasons or high fire danger periods. Specific firefighting tools and equipment must be maintained and readily accessible.

• Site Visits: Vendors may conduct site visits independently as access is open to the public. No official government-led site visit is scheduled.

• Government-Furnished Property: Shapefiles and Avenza maps with unit boundaries will be provided. A BLM Representative (COR/PI) will be available for guidance and inspections.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the location of the "2026 Sublette Canyon Road Thinning" project. It serves to visually define the project area for potential bidders.

• The map displays the Sublette Canyon Road and the designated area for thinning, highlighted in green.
• It includes topographical features, surrounding canyons, and elevation markers.
• The map provides a scale in both miles and kilometers.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and location of the proposed thinning project. It helps in assessing the logistical requirements, site accessibility, and the overall scale of the work involved.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, titled "BID SCHEDULE," outlines the pricing structure for the "Sublette Canyon Road Lop & Scatter Units 2026" opportunity. It is intended for bidders to provide their unit prices and calculate total costs.

• Line Item Number: 0001
• Description: Sublette Canyon Road Lop & Scatter
• Est. Quantity: 134 Acres
• Unit of Issue: Acre
• Fields for Bidder Input: Unit Price, Total Cost
• Treatment Type: Thinning Treatment
• Total Estimated Acres: 134
• Approximate Performance Period: 06/15/26 to 09/30/26
• Contracting Condition: ALL OR NONE

Bidders must use this schedule to enter their proposed unit price and calculate the total cost for the specified 134 acres of thinning treatment. The "ALL OR NONE" condition indicates that bids must encompass the entire scope of work as defined by the 134 acres.

Wage Determination

This document is a Wage Determination (No. 2015-5517, Revision No. 28) issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for specific counties in Idaho.

• Applicable Area: Idaho Counties of Bear Lake, Bingham, Caribou, Clark, Custer, Fremont, Lemhi, Madison, Oneida, Power, and Teton.
• Purpose: To ensure that contractors performing services for the federal government in these areas pay their employees at least the minimum wage rates and provide the specified benefits as determined by the Department of Labor.
• Occupational Listings: The document lists numerous occupations with corresponding minimum hourly wage rates and footnotes. These range from administrative and clerical roles to technical, maintenance, and service occupations.
• Benefits:
  • Health & Welfare: $5.55 per hour (or $222.00 per week / $962.00 per month).
  • Health & Welfare (EO 13706): $5.09 per hour (or $203.60 per week / $882.27 per month) - applicable when compensating employees on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706.
  • Vacation: 2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 15 years of service.
  • Holidays: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Executive Orders:
  • EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Contractors must provide 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually.
  • EO 13658 (Minimum Wage): For contracts awarded between Jan 1, 2015, and Jan 29, 2022 (and not renewed/extended after Jan 30, 2022), the minimum wage is at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable wage determination rate, if higher) for 2025.
• Special Notes:
  • This wage determination does not apply to bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employees as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541.
  • Hazardous pay differentials (8% or 4%) may apply for work involving ordnance or explosives.
  • Specific rules apply for uniform allowances and conformance processes for unlisted occupations.

This document is critical for bidders to understand the minimum labor costs associated with performing services under the Service Contract Act in the specified Idaho counties. It directly impacts proposal pricing and compliance requirements.