Roadway vegetation maintenance services (842) for the Whitman Ranger District, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, Baker City, OR. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12.
Overview
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The USDA Forest Service, specifically the Whitman Ranger District, Wallowa Whitman National Forest, is soliciting proposals for Roadway Vegetation Maintenance Services in Baker City, OR. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for commercial items, with proposals due by July 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The contract requires comprehensive roadway vegetation maintenance (Task 842) across approximately 55.8 base miles and an additional 44.4 optional miles within Baker and Union counties, Oregon. Services include:
- Removal of vegetation, including trees (less than or equal to 9 inches in diameter), from the entire road prism.
- Ensuring 14 feet of overhead clearance and 6 feet of horizontal clearance from cut slope ditch lines and fill slope hinge points.
- Debris management, including thinning, masticating, and scattering woody debris (no more than 1 foot deep, averaging 12 inches in size).
- Exclusions: No vegetation removal within 10 feet of fish-bearing streams, and no debris piles at culvert outlets.
- Work is measured along the centerline of the road and paid by the mile. Maps (ANNEX A) are provided to delineate the geographical scope.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price.
- Period of Performance: Base period from August 1, 2026, through November 27, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS Code 237310, size standard $34,000,000.00).
- Proposals Due: July 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Questions Due: June 24, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Time.
- Published Date: June 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes in two volumes: Volume I (Technical Proposal) and Volume II (Price Proposal). Submissions are to be emailed to thomas.hammerle@usda.gov. Evaluation will be based on best value to the Government, considering price, past performance, and technical capability. The price proposal must include a completed Schedule of Items/Price Schedule (ATCH-1). Offerors must have an active SAM.gov registration, and prices must be held firm for 90 calendar days.
Key Requirements for Awarded Contractor
The successful contractor will be required to submit a Contractor Work Plan (including Traffic Control, Safety, and Fire Plans), a Contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP), and a Contractor Property Plan within 14 calendar days of award. Key personnel, including a Contract Manager, must be provided. Compliance with the Wage Determination for Oregon Eastern counties is mandatory. Performance will be monitored against the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP), which details performance standards and Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs).
Additional Notes
A site survey is encouraged between June 8-12, 2026, to better understand the project scope.