Bid guide
How to bid on Bighorn Retreat Stewardship for the Forest Service
What the agency is buying
The Forest Service is seeking stewardship work at Bighorn Retreat in the South Platte Ranger District of Pike National Forest, located about 11 miles north of Bailey, Colorado. This project aims to increase forest resilience, reduce wildfire risk, protect watersheds, and enhance wildlife habitats. Timber removal is not part of this work.
This is a valuable opportunity for eligible vendors to contribute to critical environmental management goals in the region.
Key dates and deadlines
This solicitation was published on July 20, 2026. The deadline for submissions is August 20, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
The period of performance for this work will run from the date of award through September 30, 2027.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is specifically for companies that are already approved for call orders under the Rocky Mountain Restoration Project BPA (R2 Rocky Mountain Restoration Project BPA) for the Pike-San Isabel National Forests in Colorado. Only these eligible companies may bid.
The work falls under environmental services, focusing on forest and habitat management.
How to respond
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
Since this is restricted to existing BPA holders, ensure your proposal clearly demonstrates your understanding of the specific land management objectives for the Bighorn Retreat project. Highlight your experience with increasing stand resiliency, reducing wildfire impacts on watersheds, and maintaining or enhancing threatened, endangered, and sensitive species habitats.
Emphasize your firm's capabilities in promoting aspen perpetuation for wildlife habitat and your approach to achieving uneven-aged stands. Review all solicitation documents carefully to ensure full compliance with all submission requirements and instructions.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Forest Service; the original posting controls.