Baker City Watershed (BCW) - Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile #2 - Wallowa Whitman National Forest

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map illustrating the "Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin & Handpile #2" project area. It serves as a visual aid for understanding the geographical scope and specific treatment units within the project.

• Project Title: Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin & Handpile #2
• Geographic Areas: Outlined polygons representing different treatment units, labeled with numerical identifiers (e.g., 631, 653, 325B).
• Topographical Data: Includes 100-foot and 500-foot contour lines, indicating elevation changes.
• Hydrological Features: Depicts streams and water bodies.
• Roads: Shows various road networks, including National Forest Development (NFD) roads and private roads.
• Legend: Explains the meaning of different colored polygons for "Secondary_Treatment" (HP and Sectioning), contour lines, and stream categories.

This map is crucial for bidders to visualize the specific locations and boundaries of the "Thin & Handpile #2" project within the Baker City Watershed. It helps in understanding the terrain, accessibility, and the spatial distribution of the work areas, which is essential for planning and estimating project costs and logistics.

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

This document details the "Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin and Handpile #2" project, aimed at reducing fuel loading through handpiling. The goal is to create areas where wildfires can be contained quickly, provide a safe working environment for firefighters, minimize damage to natural resources, and reduce the impact of wildfires on adjacent private properties and structures.

• Thinning and Handpiling: Slash created by non-commercial thinning, commercial timber harvest, and natural buildup of woody debris will be handpiled.

• Material Handling: Material will be handpiled to allow for future burning. Existing dead and down logs up to 12" diameter (on the large end) will be piled.

• Pile Requirements:

  • No handpiles within 30 feet of springs and seeps.
  • Retain 25% of 5-inch and greater material within 20 feet of stream channels.
  • No handpiles within 10 feet of streams or stream channels.
  • Handpiles must be staggered along stream channels.
  • No handpiles within 25 feet of private property.
  • Piles must be 6'x6' to 8'x8'.
  • Piles must be at least 10' from residual leave trees.
  • Piles must be constructed to ignite, combust completely, and contain fire.
  • Piles must have plastic covering in the top one-third.
  • Piles must be oriented in the same direction for ignition and consumption.
  • Piles must not be placed on large stumps, down logs >12" diameter (small end), or large rocks.
  • Piles must not be constructed in roads, ditches, meadows, or channel bottoms.

• Felling Requirements:

  • Maximum cut DBH is 10 inches for most species (live or dead, except juniper).
  • Specific clearing around Ponderosa Pine (21+ DBH) and Aspen trees.
  • Western Juniper and Mountain Mahogany have specific felling requirements.
  • Stump height not to exceed 3 inches.
  • Lowest live limbs must be severed from the stump.
  • Cut trees and existing down logs to be sectioned into 4-5 foot lengths.
  • Special felling requirements for system roads, fences, and ditches.

• Spacing Requirements: Specific spacing rules apply to different units (Base HP Units, Base Sectioning Units, Optional HP Units, Optional Sectioning Units), generally requiring 20-30 feet spacing for remaining trees, with increased spacing near private land.

• The document pertains to the "Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin and Handpile #2" project within the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Whitman Ranger District.

• Specific units have work restrictions, such as "WORK ON THIS UNIT MUST HAPPEN AFTER AUGUST 31ST."

• Boundaries are designated with pink ribbon and yellow plastic tags.

• Specific piling requirements for juniper logs over 12 inches in diameter.

• Contractor is responsible for repairing any damages to fences or ditches caused by thinning or machine piling.

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

To alter the fuel bed in predominately ponderosa pine and juniper stands by addressing slash from non-commercial thinning, natural woody debris buildup, and hazardous live fuels. The goal is to create areas where wildfires can be contained, improve firefighter safety, reduce damage to natural resources, and minimize impact to adjacent private property.

• Non-commercial thinning and hand piling of identified units within the Baker City Watershed (BCW) Project Area.

• Approximately 1009 Base acres and 75 Optional Thinning and Hand Pile and Sectioning acres are included, totaling 1084 acres.

• Specific units are identified by pink flagging and yellow Milex tags labeled BCW with associated unit numbers.

• Work must comply with the Detailed Unit Information (DUIS) listed in Appendix A of the Quality Assurance Surveillance Program (QASP) at Attachment 2.

• Units may have heritage sites requiring minimal mitigation measures, which will be communicated post-award.

• Base Period: June 15th, 2026, to November 30th, 2026. If awarded later, the percentage of work to be completed by November 30th, 2026, will be negotiated.

• Project Location: Whitman Ranger District, Baker City, OR.

• This is a non-Personnel Services Contract.

• Contractor must furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, and transportation (unless government-furnished).

• Contractor must submit a work plan within 14 calendar days of award, including milestone plans, key personnel, safety plan, fire plan, quality control plan, and FS Overload Permits.

• Contractor must store equipment and materials at their own risk on government lands, if approved.

• A Contract Manager and designated alternate must be available during government working hours and on-site within one hour after regular working hours.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a vicinity map for the Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin & Handpile #2 project. It provides geographical context and identifies various land parcels and features relevant to the project area.

• Geographic Location: Shows the Baker City, Oregon area and surrounding watershed.
• Project Area: Highlights specific areas designated for "Thin & Handpile #2" within the BCW.
• Land Ownership: Differentiates between U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, and Local Government parcels.
• Topographical Features: Includes contour lines (100 ft and 500 ft), streams, and water bodies (reservoirs, lakes, ponds).
• Secondary Treatment Areas: Identifies specific treatment types, including "HP" (likely Handpile) and "Sectioning."
• Roads and Infrastructure: Depicts major roads (I-84, US-30, OR-203, OR-86) and other infrastructure.
• Scale: Provides a map scale in miles.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the physical location and boundaries of the proposed thinning and handpile work. It helps in visualizing the terrain, identifying land ownership which may affect access or permitting, and understanding the general scope of the project area in relation to existing infrastructure and geographical features.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a map titled "Baker City Watershed (BCW) Thin & Handpile #2". It visually represents land parcels, topography, and proposed treatments within the Baker City Watershed.

• Topographic Features: Contour lines (100-foot and 500-foot) are depicted, indicating elevation changes.
• Land Parcels: Various land parcels are outlined and color-coded, with associated alphanumeric identifiers (e.g., 621, 630A, 325B).
• Secondary Treatment Areas: Specific areas are highlighted in pink and cyan, labeled with "HP" (likely Handpile) and other codes, indicating planned treatments.
• Ownership: Different land ownerships are indicated by color-coded polygons (U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, Private Land, State Agency, Local Government).
• Water Features: Streams and water bodies are shown.
• Roads: Forest Service roads (NFD Roads) and other roads are marked.
• Legend: A legend provides explanations for "Secondary Treatment" types, "StrCat" (Stream Categories), and "Ownership" types.

This map is crucial for bidders to understand the geographic scope and specific locations of the "Thin & Handpile #2" project within the Baker City Watershed. It helps in visualizing the terrain, identifying treatment areas, understanding land ownership boundaries, and assessing the logistical context for any proposed work related to this opportunity.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document provides specific unit details for the Baker City Watershed Thin & Handpile #2 project, likely for use in a solicitation or statement of work. It outlines various "Base Thin and Handpile Units," "Base Sectioning Units," and "Optional HP and Sectioning Units" with associated acreage, geographic coordinates, legal descriptions, road access information, boundary flagging details, and special features.

• Base Units: 20 units detailed, totaling 777 acres.
• Sectioning Units: 4 units detailed, totaling 232 acres.
• Optional Units: 2 units detailed, totaling 75 acres.
• Unit Specifics: Each unit includes:
  • Base Unit Name and Unit Number
  • Acres
  • Latitude and Longitude
  • Legal Description (Township, Range, Section)
  • Road Access information (specific roads and Forest Service road numbers)
  • Boundary Flagging/Tag Color (consistently "Pink Flag Yellow Tag")
  • Special Features (e.g., Private Boundary, Stream Channel, Ditch, Mining Claims)
• Heritage Sites: A note indicates some units may have heritage sites requiring minimal mitigation, with specific flagging (pink and black striped) to be provided post-award.

This attachment provides critical site-specific information for potential bidders to understand the physical scope and location of the proposed vegetation management work. The details on acreage, access, and special features (like stream channels and private boundaries) are essential for estimating costs, planning logistics, and assessing the complexity of each unit. The mention of heritage sites and mitigation requirements highlights potential compliance considerations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile services. The Wallowa Whitman National Forest requires these services to reduce hazardous fuels.

• Non-Commercial Thinning and Hand Pile and Sectioning services.

• Approximately 1009 Base acres and 75 Optional acres, totaling 1084 acres.

• Specific tasks include thinning, slash treatments, hand piling, and brushing.

• Anticipated Period of Performance: June 15th, 2026 – November 30th, 2027.

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price.

• The government intends to make one award.

• Quotations are requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

• Offers must be submitted electronically via email to anthony.salas@usda.gov no later than June 1st, 2026 at 11:00 AM (MT).

• Offers must contain 3 separate attachments: Technical Capability (PDF), Past Performance (PDF), and Price (PDF).

• Evaluation will be based on Technical Approach, Price, and Past Performance.

• Award will be made to the highest technically rated offeror, provided the price is fair and reasonable, and past performance is acceptable or neutral. Tradeoffs will not be conducted.

• This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• North American Industry Classification Standard Code: 115310.

• Small business size standard: $34 Million.

• A site visit has not been scheduled; offerors are encouraged to conduct their own research at their own expense.

• Questions concerning the solicitation are due by May 22nd, 2026.

• Answers to questions will be posted by May 26th, 2026.

• Offerors agree to hold prices firm for 90 calendar days from the receipt of offers.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Wage Determination issued under the Service Contract Act (SCA) and U.S. Department of Labor regulations. It establishes the minimum wage rates and fringe benefits required for employees performing contract work in specific occupations related to Forestry and Logging Services within the state of Oregon.

• Wage Determination Number: 1977-0079
• Revision Number: 82
• Date of Last Revision: 4/11/2026
• Applicable Area: Oregon Counties of Baker, Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Jefferson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Marion, Morrow, Multnomah, Polk, Sherman, Tillamook, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Washington, Wheeler, and Yamhill.
• Occupational Listings: Includes specific occupation codes, titles, and corresponding minimum hourly wage rates (e.g., Brush/Precommercial Thinner at $20.04, Faller/Bucker at $35.61).
• Fringe Benefits: Details required health and welfare benefits ($5.55 per hour or $222.00 per week) and specific provisions related to Executive Order 13706 (Paid Sick Leave).
• Executive Orders: Notes applicability of EO 13706 (Paid Sick Leave) and EO 13658 (Minimum Wage) with specific requirements and effective dates.
• Vacation and Holidays: Outlines requirements for paid vacation (2 weeks after 1 year, 3 weeks after 10 years) and a minimum of eleven paid holidays.
• Uniform Allowance: Specifies requirements for providing and maintaining uniforms, including reimbursement for cleaning costs ($3.35 per week or $0.67 per day) unless uniforms are "wash and wear".
• Conformance Process: Describes the procedure for requesting authorization of additional classifications and wage rates using Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) if a required service employee classification is not listed.

This wage determination is critical for bidders to accurately estimate labor costs for any contract involving Forestry and Logging Services in the specified Oregon counties. Bidders must ensure their proposals reflect these minimum wage rates, fringe benefits, and other labor standards to comply with the Service Contract Act and relevant Executive Orders. Failure to comply can lead to contract non-compliance.