F--TREE LIMBING 2026 HSO

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items for a firm-fixed-price services contract for limbing operations at the Horning and Tyrrell Seed Orchards in Colton and Lorane, Oregon. The contract is for the Spring of 2026.

• Limbing of first-generation (20-35 years old), second-generation (5-15 years old), and preservation orchard trees (grafted Douglas-fir).

• Specific tasks include limbing trees to specified heights and piling limbs according to defined methods.

• Use of hand pruners, loppers, bow saws, or chainsaws is permitted, with restrictions on gas-powered equipment for second-generation orchards.

• Contractor must provide all necessary tools, equipment, labor, and transportation.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price.

• Period of Performance: March 1, 2026, through May 22, 2026.

• Estimated Value: $11,500,000.00 (Small Business standard).

• Multiple awards may be made.

• Proposals are requested via email to blm_or_so_952_mail@blm.gov and babecker@blm.gov by the response due date and time.

• Evaluation factors include Past Performance and Price.

• Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the Government, considering price and other factors.

• This requirement is set aside for SMALL BUSINESS.

• NAICS Code: 115310.

• Offerors are advised to submit a completed copy of FAR provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Items.

• Site visits are encouraged; contact babecker@blm.gov to schedule.

• The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-06.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides detailed information regarding TSO (Tree Service Operations) limbing requirements for various orchard locations. It serves as an attachment to an opportunity record, likely to inform bidders about the scope of work related to tree limbing.

• TSO (Orchards): Lists specific orchard areas (e.g., North Umpqua 2, South Umpqua 1, McKenzie Low, Gold Beach, Powers).
• # of Trees: Indicates the number of trees within each specified orchard area that require limbing.
• Ac: Specifies the acreage associated with each orchard area.
• Total: Provides a summary of the total number of trees and total acreage covered by this limbing information.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the scale and location of the tree limbing services required. It allows for accurate estimation of labor, equipment, and time needed to perform the work, directly impacting proposal development and pricing for any related solicitation.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in specific areas of Oregon and Washington.

• Geographic Area: Oregon Counties of Clackamas, Columbia, Multnomah, Washington, Yamhill, and Washington Counties of Clark, Skamania.
• Occupational Listings: Provides a comprehensive list of job titles, corresponding occupational codes, and their associated minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits.
• Fringe Benefits: Specifies that fringe benefits required follow the occupational listing and details general health and welfare benefits, including provisions for paid sick leave under Executive Orders 13706 and 13658.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation accrual based on years of service and a minimum of eleven paid holidays per year.
• Footnotes and Special Provisions: Includes notes on specific occupations (e.g., Computer Employees) and special pay differentials for hazardous duty, night pay, and Sunday pay.
• Conformance Process: Details the procedure for requesting additional classifications and wage rates not listed in the determination.

This wage determination is critical for any bidder responding to a solicitation that requires services to be performed in the specified geographic areas and is subject to the Service Contract Act. Bidders must ensure their proposed labor costs and pricing reflect these minimum wage and fringe benefit requirements to be compliant.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This Excel spreadsheet, titled 'HSO Limbing Info,' provides detailed unit-level data for tree pruning and whorl removal tasks. It appears to be an attachment to a solicitation, offering specific quantities required for different orchard units.

The document is organized into sheets, with the primary sheet detailing:

• Orchard Unit Identifiers: Specific names for various orchard sections (e.g., I11-Nestucca, C43 Cascade Low SP).
• Number of trees to Prune: The quantity of trees requiring pruning within each unit.
• Number of whorls to Remove: The number of whorls to be removed per tree.
• Number of Whorls to Remove/Orchard: The total number of whorls to be removed for each specific orchard unit.

Data is categorized into '1st Gen Total,' 'Consolidation Total,' and 'Preservation Total,' culminating in overall totals.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the scope and scale of the vegetation management work. It provides specific, quantifiable data on the number of trees to be pruned and whorls to be removed across numerous defined units. This information is essential for accurate bidding, resource allocation, and proposal development, allowing vendors to estimate labor, equipment, and time required for the contract.

• TOTALS: 5813 trees to prune, 35 total whorls to remove per tree, and 9899 total whorls to remove across all units.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document contains maps and directions to two different seed orchards: the Walter Horning Seed Orchard and the Travis Tyrrell Tree Seed Orchard.

• Walter Horning Seed Orchard Vicinity Map: Provides a map showing major roads and highways leading to the orchard, with specific turn-by-turn directions after reaching Colton.
• Sections 13 & 23 Map: A detailed aerial map showing various numbered sections and areas within a larger orchard property, likely related to the Horning Seed Orchard.
• Tyrrell Seed Orchard Map: A vicinity map illustrating the location of the Tyrrell Seed Orchard relative to nearby towns and highways, with detailed driving directions from Eugene, I-5 North, I-5 South, and Cottage Grove.

This attachment provides crucial location and access information for bidders who may need to visit or understand the physical sites associated with the opportunity. It helps in planning site visits or understanding the geographical context of the work.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment Standards Administration, Wage and Hour Division. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for various occupations under the Service Contract Act for contracts performed in Lane County, Oregon. Bidders must use this document to ensure they are meeting the minimum labor cost requirements for any covered employees.

• Occupational Codes and Titles: Lists specific job titles and corresponding codes.
• Minimum Wage Rates: Specifies the hourly wage that must be paid for each occupation.
• Fringe Benefits: Details required health and welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour, or $5.09 per hour under EO 13706).
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines paid vacation (based on years of service) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Executive Orders: References Executive Orders 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and 13658 (minimum wage adjustments).
• Conformance Process: Explains the procedure for classifying and determining wages for occupations not explicitly listed.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately calculate labor costs when preparing their proposals. Failure to comply with these minimum wage and benefit requirements can lead to non-compliance and potential disqualification. Bidders must ensure their proposed wages and benefits meet or exceed those listed for all covered employees.