Description
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking a contractor to harvest, transport, and stage large woody material and conifer slash for the Anthony Creek uplift project in the Elkhorn Wildlife Area. The work includes selecting and felling specified numbers of trees, handling 1,850 cubic yards of slash, and staging material at six designated sites. Bidders must attend mandatory pre‑bid site tours, provide one‑week notice before any field activity, and comply with hunting‑season and winter‑closure restrictions. The contract will be awarded shortly after the bid opening and must be completed by June 30 2027.
• Harvest and stage ~100 large trees of various sizes (including “racking” and unanchored material).
• Remove, haul, and stage 1,850 CY of conifer slash (two bidding options: primary Pilcher Creek source or contingency within Elkhorn Wildlife Area).
• Perform work at six staging locations, adhering to strict seasonal access windows and providing detailed load tracking.
• Mandatory pre‑bid site tours 10/22‑10/27 2026 (or 11/02‑11/04 2026) and a bid deadline of 16 Nov 2026.