Washington Department of Natural Resources Timber Sale - Once Bitten Agreement No. 30-110263, 2026
Washington State Department of Natural ResourcesState · Olympia, WA- Due
- Nov 19, 2026
- 22 days left
- Posted
- Aug 31, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Garrett Hanson
- (360) 623-9632
The 30-second brief
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources invites sealed bids for the Once Bitten timber sale located in Lewis County, approximately 4 miles west of Morton, WA. The contract involves harvesting approximately 6,700 MBF of timber across 132 acres, featuring Douglas fir, western hemlock, red alder, silver fir, redcedar, and maple. Operations include both ground-based and uphill cable logging systems, along with required and optional road construction, reconstruction, pre-haul maintenance, and rock source development. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pacific Cascade Region Office in Castle Rock, WA. Minimum bid is $1,992,000.00 with a performance security of $100,000.00 and a bid deposit of $199,200.00 or a bid bond. Contract expiration is October 31, 2028.
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Summary
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources invites sealed bids for the Once Bitten timber sale located in Lewis County, approximately 4 miles west of Morton, WA. The contract involves harvesting approximately 6,700 MBF of timber across 132 acres, featuring Douglas fir, western hemlock, red alder, silver fir, redcedar, and maple.
Operations include both ground-based and uphill cable logging systems, along with required and optional road construction, reconstruction, pre-haul maintenance, and rock source development. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Pacific Cascade Region Office in Castle Rock, WA. Minimum bid is $1,992,000.00 with a performance security of $100,000.00 and a bid deposit of $199,200.00 or a bid bond. Contract expiration is October 31, 2028.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
3- Bid deposit or Bid bond
- Certificate of insurance
- Emergency Response Plan
- Submit to
- Pacific Cascade Region Office, Castle Rock, WA
- Scope location
- Lewis, WA
- Reported agency
- Washington Department of Natural Resources
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 19, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Pacific Cascade Region Office, Castle Rock, WA. For questions, contact Garrett Hanson.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Washington State Department of Natural Resources in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Garrett Hanson at (360) 623-9632. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Washington State Department of Natural Resources?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 19, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Bid deposit or Bid bond, Certificate of insurance, Emergency Response Plan. Review the full document from Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Lewis, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.