Wallowa Whitman National Forest, La Grande Ranger District 2026 Fuels Reduction Fall Viewing
Type: Special Notice
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Buyer

AGRICULTURE, DEPARTMENT OFFOREST SERVICEWALLOWA WHITMAN NATIONAL FORESTBAKER CITY, OR, 97814, USA

NAICS

Support Activities for Forestry (115310)

PSC

NATURAL RESOURCES/CONSERVATION- TREE THINNING (F014)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service is seeking small business contractors for the Wallowa Whitman National Forest's 2026 Fuels Reduction Fall Viewing project in La Grande, Oregon. This opportunity involves a site visit for interested vendors to assess the project areas prior to the issuance of a full solicitation, aimed at enhancing forest health and resilience to improve wildfire suppression efforts across multiple project areas, including Sheep, Sandbox, Cove, Mt. Emily, and others. The project encompasses various thinning and piling treatments across 1,875 acres of lop and scatter thinning, 2,125 acres of thin and hand piling, and additional methods to create defensible space for local communities and reduce wildfire risks. Interested parties can contact Andrea J. Pollock at andrea.pollock@usda.gov or Terry George at terry.george@usda.gov for further information.

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    The 2026 La Grande Fuels Reduction project outlines detailed unit information for various fuel reduction treatments across the Mt. Emily, Sheep, Sandbox, Two Eagle, and Meadow Creek TSI project areas. The file categorizes work into "Thin and Lop/Scatter," "Thin and Hand Pile," "Thin and Grapple Pile," and "Mastication." It specifies unit names, acreage, elevation, slope, preferred species, average spacing/target trees per acre (TPA), flagging color, estimated cut TPA, and maximum cut diameter for each unit. Additionally, the document provides extensive "Additional Information" covering slash treatments, cutting restrictions, exclusions, riparian buffers, wildlife mitigations, and soil/stream mitigations, emphasizing quality control and adherence to specific requirements for each treatment type.
    This document is a map detailing "Cove Units" and their associated "Treatment" as "Thin_Hand Pile," likely within the context of a forest management or land use project for a government RFP or grant. The map illustrates geographical features such as creeks (Murphy, Warm, Little, Indian, Mill), lakes (Conley), roads (Highway 237, 203, 220, 221, 222A), and elevation contours (300 ft, 4000 ft, 6000 ft, 6307 ft, 7191 ft, 7946 ft). It also identifies specific units (41061-128, 41061-65, 6220000) within these Cove Units, along with "Spur Roads" and "Streams." The purpose of this map is to provide a visual representation of an area targeted for specific land treatment, likely for resource management, conservation, or development, by outlining the treatment areas, infrastructure, and natural features. The data sources include Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, and OpenStreetMap contributors.
    The provided government file appears to be a map detailing an area with various geographical features and infrastructure related to land management or environmental projects, likely within the context of federal or state land initiatives. The map identifies numerous creeks including Meadow Creek, Bowman Creek, Waucaup Creek, McCoy Creek, Peet Creek, Salsbury Creek, Rancheria Creek, Syrup Creek, Battle Creek, Bear Creek, Campbell Creek, Little Bear Creek, McIntyre Creek, Marley Creek, and Fly Creek, along with elevations (e.g., 4972 ft, 4000 ft). Key features include the Grande Ronde River and Tybow Canyon, as well as Camp Elkanah and Starkey. The map also delineates
    The document outlines the Limber Jim Unit, focusing on various treatment methods such as mastication, RHCA thinning, and different piling techniques (grapple, hand, and lop and scatter). It details the geographical features, including numerous creeks like Lookout Creek, Burnt Corral Creek, and Grande Ronde River, along with various roads and spur roads identified by numerical codes. The map also indicates elevations at specific points (5747 ft, 6090 ft, 6286 ft). The data sources include Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, and OpenStreetMap contributors, alongside the GIS User Community. This file appears to be a geographical and operational plan for a specific land management unit, likely for a federal or state RFP related to land management, forestry, or environmental restoration projects.
    The provided map outlines the "Little Eagle, Snow Park & 77Rd. Units" area, detailing various geographical features and proposed land treatments. It identifies numerous creeks such as Thorn Creek, Catherine Creek, Wisdom Creek, Big Creek, and Eagle Creek, along with significant elevations like 8580 ft near Echo Lake and 6007 ft near Corral Creek. The map also pinpoints specific locations like Pondosa and Medical Springs, and infrastructure including Fisk Reservoir and Big Creek Ditch. Two types of land treatments are indicated: "Thin_Hand Pile" and "Thin_Lop and Scatter." The document categorizes different types of roads, streams, and spur roads within the units. This file likely serves as a reference for federal government RFPs, federal grants, or state and local RFPs, specifically for projects related to land management, environmental restoration, or infrastructure development within the delineated area.
    The document outlines the Mount Emily Fuels Reduction Project Area, detailing various treatment methods such as Grappel Pile, Mastication, Thin_Hand Pile, and Thin_Lop and Scatter. It also identifies roads within the project area. The map includes geographical references like Tie Creek, Conley Creek, Mount Emily Creek, and Waite Creek, along with various land divisions (T2S, R38E, etc.) and numerous numbered points. The data sources for this project include Oregon State Parks, State of Oregon GEO, Esri, TomTom, Garmin, SafeGraph, METI/NASA, USGS, Bureau of Land Management, EPA, NPS, USDA, and USFWS, indicating a comprehensive approach to environmental management and planning.
    The document appears to be a map or diagram detailing geographical features, including various creeks (Indian Creek, Little Indian Creek, Eckesley Creek, Boswell Creek, Duncan Creek, Bridge Creek, Warm Creek), the Minam River, Conley Lake, and the Grande State Ditch. It also indicates elevations in feet at multiple points, as well as the presence of Highway 237, and specific units such as "Nightmare 4 Unit Treatment" and "Thin_Hand Pile." The map shows roads, streams, and spur roads, with data sources attributed to Esri, TomTom, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, USGS, and OpenStreetMap contributors. This document likely serves as a reference for land management, environmental planning, or project site assessment within the context of government RFPs or grants, providing crucial geographical and topographical information relevant to federal, state, or local initiatives.
    The document outlines the "Sheep Project Area Units" and associated "Treatment" methods, including Mastication, RHCA Thinning, Thin_Grapple Pile, Thin_Hand Pile, and Thin_Lop and Scatter. It also details the geographical features such as various creeks (e.g., Little Fly Creek, Look-out Creek, Sheep Creek, Chicken Creek, Dry Creek, Clear Creek, Indiana Creek) and the Grande Ronde River, along with their elevations. The map includes a network of "Roads" and "Spur Roads," marked with numerical identifiers. The document appears to be a geographical and land management plan, likely for an environmental or resource management project within a government framework, potentially an RFP or grant, focusing on specific treatment areas within the designated "Sheep Project Area Units."
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