Ochoco NF 2026 Spring and Fall Tree Planting and Seedling Protection

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "Equipment Cleaning Inspection/Verification Form" (Attachment 6). It is used to document the inspection and verification of equipment cleaning as per contract provisions.

• Date of inspection
• Contract Name and Number
• Contractor Representative and USFS COR/Inspector
• Type of Equipment inspected
• Details on how the equipment was cleaned
• Location where the equipment was cleaned
• Location of last operations (State, Federal, Non-Federal)
• Certification statement by the contractor confirming cleaning requirements have been met and the information is accurate.
• Fields for Contractor Signature and Date.

Bidders should use this form to understand the specific documentation required for equipment cleaning verification under the contract. It outlines the information that will need to be recorded and certified, impacting how cleaning procedures should be implemented and tracked.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for the Ochoco NF 2026 Spring and Fall Tree Planting and Seedling Protection project. The U.S. Forest Service is seeking to procure services for planting and seedling protection of conifers and riparian hardwoods/native vegetation on the Ochoco National Forest during the spring and fall of 2026. The acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-aside.

• Furnish all supplies, equipment, tools, labor, supervision, transportation, and incidentals, except for Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) or Property (GFP).

• Provide containers for water transport and for dip bareroot seedlings, and a refrigerated truck or trailer.

• Plant approximately 500,000 seedlings in Spring 2026 (primarily Ponderosa Pine and Western Larch).

• Install seedling protection on conifers (shade wickets, flex netting, rigid mesh tubing) as optional bid items.

• Perform work in multiple project areas on the Ochoco National Forest, including areas affected by the Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge, and Wiley Flat Fires, as well as the Lake Project Area.

• Anticipated Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Date of Award through December 31, 2026.

• Offerors must hold their offer firm through September 30, 2026.

• Quotes are to be submitted electronically via email by March 17, 2026, 2:00 PM (PST).

• Evaluation Factors: Past Performance, Experience, Quality Control, Crew Management/Housing/Safety/Productivity/Four Week Plan/Equipment, and Price. Past Performance and Experience are critical.

• Award will be made to the responsible Quoter representing the best value to the Government.

• Total Small Business Set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 115310 – Support Activities for Forestry.

• Small Business Size Standard: $11.5 million.

• Offerors must possess a valid State of Oregon Farm/Forest Labor Contractor's License or justification for exemption.

• Offerors must provide certification for MSPA and/or H2B workers if applicable.

• This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference; full text is available at www.acquisition.gov.

• See Attachment 3 – Statement of Work for further information.

• A site visit is urged and expected.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document, "Attachment 2: Schedule of Items," provides a detailed breakdown of the supplies and services required for the "Ochoco NF 2026 Spring and Fall Tree Planting and Seedling Protection" opportunity. It outlines specific tree planting and seedling protection tasks, including estimated quantities, units of measure, and the locations where the work is to be performed.

• Base Items: Includes specific conifer planting tasks for different fire recovery areas (Crazy Creek Fire, Rail Ridge Fire, Wiley Flat Fire) and a "Flex Netting Installation for Planted Seedlings" task. Each item specifies the location, planting method (hand planting, variable spacing), and associated units (e.g., C64, R11, W11).
• Optional Items: Details additional conifer planting, flex netting installation, rigid mesh tube installation, and tree shade installation for various locations and fire areas. These items may be awarded based on funding availability.
• Riparian Planting: A specific item for post-fire riparian restoration in the Wiley Flat Fire area, involving hand planting of hardwood trees and riparian plants.
• Period of Performance: The overall period of performance is from the Date of Award through December 31, 2026.
• Work Item Durations: Specific estimated calendar days are provided for "2026 Spring Conifer Planting" (24 days), "Riparian Planting Grubbing" (2 days), and "Seedling protection installation" (27 days).

This document is critical for bidders as it defines the specific services to be procured, including the types of planting, locations, and quantities. Bidders must use this schedule to prepare their pricing and understand the scope of work for both base and optional items. The document also specifies required licensing (MSPA, Oregon BOLI, H2B Temp Employment) and submission instructions for quotes, including the quote due date of March 17, 2026.

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

This Statement of Work outlines the requirements for providing services for planting and seedling protection of conifers and riparian hardwoods/native vegetation during the spring and fall of 2026 across multiple project areas on the Ochoco National Forest.

• Planting approximately 500,000 seedlings in Spring 2026, primarily ponderosa pine, with some western larch and native hardwoods.

• Installation of seedling protection on conifers, which may include shade wickets, flex netting, and rigid mesh tubing for animal damage and sun scald protection.

• Planting of riparian areas along streambanks and within stream channels.

• Contractor must furnish all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, and supplies.

• Contractor must include a proposed four-week plan detailing how conifers can be planted and seedlings protected within a four-week period.

• Seedling planting must meet specific standards for depth, root placement, and firming.

• Seedling protection installation must adhere to specified guidelines for flex netting, rigid mesh tubing, and shade.

• Quality of planting will be assessed through contractor and government inspections, with payment based on quality percentages.

• Noxious weed-free equipment certification is required.

• Planting activities are scheduled for Spring and Fall of 2026.

• Specific project areas include the Paulina Ranger District, Lookout Mountain Ranger Districts, and the Lake Project Area.

• Spring planting conditions are expected from Mid-April to early May, with potential variations due to snowpack.

• Fall planting may occur September through December.

• Riparian planting is planned for April to August.

• Contractor must provide a job-specific Safety Plan.

• Contractor must provide a Housing Plan.

• Contractor must adhere to strict guidelines for handling, transporting, and planting seedlings to ensure survival.

• Equipment must be cleaned and certified weed-free before entering National Forest lands.

• Government-furnished property (seedlings, protection materials) must be handled responsibly.

• Contractor must maintain a daily average rate of progress and adhere to the contract time schedule.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed planting data sheets for the 2026 Ochoco Planting season, specifically for conifer planting in areas affected by the Crazy Creek Fire, Rail Ridge Fire, Wiley Flat Fire, Lake Post-Harvest, and Spring Riparian Planting areas. It outlines specific unit information, including project area, unit number, acreage, elevation, slope, spacing, and planting season.

• Crazy Creek Fire: Details 29 units with acreage ranging from 4 to 169, elevations from 5000 to 5400 feet, and planting seasons of Spring or Fall 2026. Subtotals for Spring and Fall 2026 are provided.
• Rail Ridge Fire: Details 19 units with acreage ranging from 9 to 129, elevations from 4700 to 5200 feet, and planting seasons of Spring 2026. A subtotal for Spring 2026 is provided.
• Wiley Flat Fire: Details 18 units with acreage ranging from 5 to 304, elevations from 5100 to 5600 feet, and planting seasons of Spring 2026. A subtotal for Spring 2026 is provided.
• Lake Post-Harvest: Details 3 units with acreage ranging from 7 to 20, all at 5100 feet elevation, for Spring 2026 planting. A subtotal is provided.
• Spring Riparian Planting: Lists 7 locations with unit lengths from 0.9 to 3.0 miles, elevations from 4550 to 4800 feet. The number of plants is TBD, and access notes are provided.
• Notes for all sections: Specify that suitable existing trees for spacing off are ponderosa pine, Douglas-fir, and western larch (at least 12 inches tall, 30% live crown, good form, free of insects/disease). Spacing of planted trees may vary by +/-25%. Total seedlings will be determined by the COR. Planting windows will be determined by acceptable conditions. Access information is provided for some units.

This document is crucial for bidders as it provides the granular data on the specific planting sites, including acreage, elevation, slope, and intended planting season (Spring/Fall 2026). This information is essential for understanding the scope of work, estimating resources, planning logistics, and preparing accurate proposals for reforestation or planting contracts within the Ochoco National Forest. The details on access and site conditions are particularly important for operational planning.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains various exhibits detailing specifications and guidelines for tree planting and seedling protection, likely as an attachment to a solicitation or contract.

• Exhibit A: Bareroot Seedling Root Measurements (illustrates specified root length and cotyledon scar).
• Exhibit B: Natural Objects for Shade (illustrates where to plant seedlings relative to natural shade objects like stumps and logs).
• Exhibit D: Full Bench or Terrace Scalp (illustrates a 18" x 18" scalp for planting).
• Exhibit E: Planting - Hole Broken on Four Sides (step-by-step illustration of planting a seedling).
• Exhibit G: Bareroot Seedling Planting (illustrates satisfactory and unsatisfactory planting methods, including too deep, too high, air pockets, swept roots, "J" roots, bunched roots, leaning tree, too loose, debris in roots, and too shallow of hole).
• Exhibit H: Planting Inspection Sheet Example (provides a template for inspecting planting quality).
• Exhibit I: Container Seedling Placement (illustrates satisfactory and unsatisfactory placement for container seedlings).
• Exhibit J: Container Seedling Planting Depth and Alignment (illustrates acceptable lean and soil line placement for container seedlings).
• Exhibit K: Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Terra-Sorb Water Management Polymers (provides safety, handling, and disposal information).
• Exhibit L: Slope Correction for 1/50th Acre Circular Plots (table correlating slope percentage with radius in feet).
• Exhibit M: Weather Guidelines for Lifting and Planting Ponderosa Pine (table providing maximum allowable wind velocity based on air temperature and wet bulb depression).
• Exhibit P: Scalping and Scalping with Microsites (illustrates scalp dimensions and use of microsites like logs or rocks).
• Exhibit Q: Typical Tube Installation (illustrates rigid tube installation with a wooden stake for seedling protection).
• Exhibit X: Riparian Planting - Seedling Placement and Planting Locations (illustrates planting locations in streams and meadows, and seedling placement in stream courses).
• Exhibit Y: Tiller Netting (describes and illustrates the use of netting for seedling protection).
• Exhibit Z: Mesh Shade Envelope and Wire Wicket (describes components and assembly of a shade envelope for seedlings).

This attachment provides critical technical details and visual guides for how seedlings are to be planted, protected, and inspected. Bidders must understand these specifications to accurately price and perform any tree planting or seedling protection work required by the solicitation. The MSDS is also important for safe handling procedures.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act, specifically for contracts related to Forestry and Logging Services in Oregon Statewide. It provides the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations employed on such contracts.

• Occupational Listings: Details specific job titles (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner, Choker Setter, Forestry Equipment Operator) with their corresponding minimum hourly wage rates.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that fringe benefits are required and lists the Health & Welfare rate ($5.55 per hour, up to 40 hours/week, or $222.00/week or $962.00/month).
• Executive Order (EO) 13706 (Paid Sick Leave): Mandates 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to 56 hours annually, for contracts awarded on or after January 1, 2017.
• Executive Order (EO) 13658 (Minimum Wage): Sets a minimum wage rate of $13.30 per hour (or higher if listed on the wage determination) for contracts awarded between January 1, 2015, and January 29, 2022, with annual adjustments.
• Vacation: Specifies 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service and 3 weeks after 10 years.
• Holidays: Lists 11 paid holidays per year.
• Uniform Allowance: Outlines requirements for providing uniforms or reimbursing employees for their cost and maintenance ($3.35 per week for cleaning).
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed in the wage determination.

Bidders must use this wage determination to accurately calculate labor costs for their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements can lead to non-compliance. The document is crucial for understanding the labor cost component of any bid for forestry and logging services in Oregon.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains maps detailing specific areas designated for reforestation and riparian unit work in the Ochoco National Forest for the year 2026. It serves as a visual aid for identifying project locations and their associated acreage.

• Vicinity Map: Provides an overview of the project areas (Wiley Flat, Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge) within the Ochoco National Forest.
• Detailed Unit Maps: Individual maps for Crazy Creek, Rail Ridge, Wiley Flat, Lake, Florida Creek, Sherwood Creek, Pine Creek, Shotgun Creek, Wildcat Creek, Drake Creek, and Maury Creek. Each map outlines specific planting units with designated acreage.
• Legend: Explains map features including Ranger District boundaries, water bodies (fish-bearing, perennial, intermittent, ephemeral), contour lines, and suitability for different vehicle types (passenger cars, high clearance vehicles).
• Acreage Information: Lists the specific acreage for each designated planting unit within the various project areas.

This document is crucial for bidders to understand the geographical scope and specific locations of the reforestation and riparian work. It provides the detailed spatial information necessary to assess the feasibility and requirements of undertaking such projects within the designated units and acreage.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. It serves as the primary document for soliciting offers and awarding contracts for commercial items. Bidders will use this form to submit their proposals.

• Solicitation Number: L240BE26Q0033
• Issue Date: 02/26/2026
• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 03/17/2026 1400 PT
• Issuing Office: USDA-FS CSA NORTHWEST, Portland, OR
• Delivery Location: OCHOCO NATIONAL FOREST, Prineville, OR
• Item Description: "Ochoco NF 2026 Spring and Fall Tree Planting and Seedling Protection"
• Period of Performance: 03/31/2026 to 12/31/2026
• Delivery: 12/31/2026
• NAICS Code: 115310 (Forestry and Logging Support Activities)
• Size Standard: $11.5 million

This form is critical for potential bidders as it contains the solicitation number, offer due date, and a description of the services required (tree planting and seedling protection). Bidders must complete blocks 12, 17, 23, 24, and 30, and submit their offer by the specified due date. The NAICS code and size standard indicate eligibility requirements for small businesses.