How to bid on Everton Creek Timber Sale Preparation for the Forest Service

What the Forest Service is buying

The Forest Service, specifically the Chippewa National Forest, is looking for a small business to prepare the Everton Creek Timber Sale. This project involves work on approximately 413 acres in Blackduck, Minnesota.

The work includes preparing an estimated 5,500 CCF of red pine, spruce, and balsam fir for commercial thinning. Tasks include laying out stand boundaries, creating GPS polygons for boundaries, marking boundaries, marking trees to be cut, and cruising sample trees. The timber marking paint used is government-furnished property and is highly accountable.

Key dates and deadlines

This solicitation was published on July 24, 2026. All offers must be submitted by August 09, 2026, at 11:59 PM ET. This is a firm deadline, and late submissions may not be considered.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is a total small business set-aside, meaning only small businesses can bid. The relevant NAICS code is 115310, Support Activities for Forestry, with a small business size standard of $11.5 million.

A key requirement is that the cruiser of record must be Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certified. Firms with experience in timber sale preparation, including GPS boundary work, tree marking, and sample tree cruising, will find this opportunity suitable.

How to respond to this solicitation

This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and it is a combined synopsis/solicitation. A separate written solicitation will not be issued. To access the full details and prepare your quotation, you will need to view the original source document.

You may need to create a free account on the portal to view all documents, though for some bids, this is not required. Once you access the opportunity, review all provided information to ensure your quotation meets all specified requirements.

Tips for a competitive response

Ensure your proposal clearly addresses all aspects of the work, including boundary layout, GPS tracking, boundary marking, cut tree marking, and sample tree cruising. Highlight your firm's experience with similar timber sale preparation projects.

Crucially, confirm that your proposed cruiser holds the required Forest Service Qualified Cruiser Certification and provide proof. Since timber marking paint is government-furnished and highly accountable, demonstrate your understanding of handling such materials responsibly. Detail your approach to quality control for all tasks, especially for accuracy in marking and cruising.