This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Taloga, Oklahoma. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation is inviting written bids for all Project Management, Superintendence, labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials, supplies and appurtenances described by this solicitation. Method of Responding to this Solicitation: Bids will be accepted by mail, email or hand delivered to the Using Agency Contact specified above. The requirements of the proposed contract for construction are described within this Solicitation, and the Solicitation will become a part of any resultant Contract. Bidder will perform work in compliance with all applicable codes, standards, ordinances and laws. The issuance of this Solicitation does not guarantee that the State of Oklahoma will enter into an agreement, and the State reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The proposed contract Is removal of all eastern red cedar through mechanical control to reduce fuel loads and improve habitat quality on125 acres on the Canton Wildlife Management Area in Dewey County. Cut and stack Eastern Red Cedars. o Cedars must be cut at ground level. o Cedars less than 2 feet tall do not need to becut. o Cedars less than 5 feet tall do not need to be stacked. o Cedars must be stacked in piles with a minimum of 15 trees. o Cedars must be stacked at least150 feet from roost trees and150 feet from existing fences and fireguards as designated by the area biologist. o Standing dead cedars must also be cut and stacked, o Mastication is allowed instead of cutting and stacking, o Cedars on slopes greater than 20 degrees or.36%.do not need to be cut. See attached maps for project locations, Shapefiles are available upon request at.thad.potts@odwc.ok.gov The successful bidder must use these shapefiles to complete the job because the areas will not be flagged. Minimum Equipment Requirements: All equipment must be rubber tracked or have rubber wheels. Vendor is to provide all needed equipment.to complete the workas required. All work will be done as directed by the ODWC Area Biologist, The contract will be awarded to one vendor. Ifthe vendor is awarded multiple ODWC projects, they must be capable of completing each project as required by contract documents. Insurance: The successful bidder will be required to provide certificates of insurance for general liability, vehicles and worker compensation along with bonds listed in the project manual general conditions immediately upon notification that they are the successful bidder. A contract will not be issued without the required proof on insurance. Basis of Contract: The determination of the Lowest Responsive Bidder will be made based on the lowest extended price (of acres X price per acre). ODWC reserves the right to make any inquiries to ensure that the lowest bidder Is able to complete the work in a satisfactory manner. The contract will be issued by the Office of Management and Enterprise Services, Construction and Properties Division (OMES/CAP). The vendor shall not begin work until the contract is in place and the written Notice to Proceed has been issued by OMES/CAP. For questions during the bid process, please direct your questions in writing to the following CPO by Monday, April 28, 2025, 4:30 PM CST. No questions will be taken by phone, all questions must be in writing only to: cheryl.luetkemeyer@odwc.ok.gov