James M John - Toybox Forest Habitat Improvement Project

The State of Colorado DNR, on behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, seeks a qualified firm to provide logging and forest‑habitat improvement services on up to 301 acres of the James M John State Wildlife Area. The contract will be a single‑award, prime‑contractor arrangement with a maximum budget of $600,000. Work must be completed by June 30 2027, with an anticipated start around late November 2026. Proposals are due October 26 2026; a mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled for October 8 2026. The award will be made to the most advantageous, responsive offer based on qualifications, implementation plan, equipment list, schedule, and price. • Scope: selective logging, site preparation, and habitat enhancement per Colorado Forestry BMPs. • Location: James M John State Wildlife Area, near Trinidad, CO (coordinates 37.1085360, ‑104.3839729). • Budget: up to $600,000; payment per acre based on invoiced work. • Timeline: Pre‑bid meeting Oct 8 2026 → proposal deadline Oct 26 2026 → award decision Nov 6 2026 → work start Nov 23 2026 → completion Jun 30 2027. • Mandatory requirements: registration on Colorado VSS, attendance at pre‑bid meeting, insurance (workers’ comp, general liability $1 M, auto liability $1 M), compliance with state procurement rules. • Evaluation criteria: qualifications, implementation plan, equipment, schedule, price, and any applicable small‑business preferences.