Bosh Lop and Scatter FY25   8

Background
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is issuing this solicitation for the Bruneau-Owyhee Sage-Grouse Habitat (BOSH) Project 2025. The project aims to acquire vegetation management services to reduce juniper encroachment within sagebrush-steppe habitat, which is critical for the preservation of the greater sage-grouse and other wildlife.

This initiative is part of a broader environmental impact statement that authorizes treatments across approximately 617,000 acres over a 10-15 year timeframe.

Work Details
The contractor will be responsible for vegetation management tasks including:
1. Cutting and lopping of western juniper trees across a total of 42,790 acres, with specific tasks including:
- Cut and Lop: 42,551 Acres
- Hand Piling: 239 Acres
2. The contractor must provide all necessary tools, labor, supervision, equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, training, and incidentals required to complete the work as per specifications.
3. The project units are located throughout Owyhee County with specific access routes detailed in the solicitation.
4. The contractor must ensure compliance with safety standards and maintain a safe working environment following OSHA regulations.
5. The contractor is required to notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) before starting or ceasing operations and must maintain an adequate workforce throughout the project duration.

Period of Performance
The contract will be performed from August 25, 2025 to October 31, 2025.

Place of Performance
The work will take place in various locations across Owyhee County, Idaho.