Larimer County is seeking proposals for woody biomass removal, reduction, and hauling services. The agreement will be for one or more contractors to manage biomass generated from forestry, wildfire mitigation, and hazardous fuels treatments. Proposals are due by September 18, 2026. A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2026. All questions must be submitted by September 4, 2026. Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Bidnet Direct portal. Contractors must have a proven track record, necessary licenses, and adequate machinery and workforce. Experience in mountainous terrain is preferred. The contract term is from October 21, 2026, to October 20, 2027, with potential for four one-year extensions. Insurance requirements must be met. Evaluation criteria include capability, resources, price, and proposal completeness.
The deadline for submittals is September 18, 2026, at 2:00 p. m. MT. Proposals must be electronically submitted via the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System Bidnet, Bidnet Direct portal. The board of Larimer County Commissioners will only be accepting proposals electronically submitted via the Rocky Mountain e-Purchasing System Bidnet, Bidnet Direct portal, up to the date and time referenced above.
Payment for work performed or goods sold to Larimer County can be expected within 30 days after receipt of the invoice and satisfactory acceptance by the department receiving the service or goods unless otherwise stated and agreed to by County. Payment for work performed or goods sold to Larimer County can be expected within 30 days after receipt of the invoice and satisfactory acceptance by the department receiving the service or goods unless otherwise stated and agreed to by County.
A formal agreement will be awarded to the vendor with the most responsible, responsive, reasonable proposal, deemed the best value, best fit, and most advantageous to Larimer County. A formal agreement will be awarded to the vendor with the most responsible, responsive, reasonable proposal, deemed the best value, best fit, and most advantageous to Larimer County.
Contractors must have a proven track record of successful completion of similar projects (at least two within the past five years), all necessary licenses, and the machinery and workforce to perform the services. Experience in mountainous terrain is preferred. Contractor must have a proven track record of successful completion of similar projects, with at least two 2 completed within the past five 5 years. Contractor must have all necessary licenses required to perform the work.
A virtual pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2026, at 1:00 pm MT. Vendors are requested, not required, to attend. Vendors are requested not required to attend a virtual zoom meeting conference.
Unauthorized contact with a county employee other than the designated contact person or purchasing manager regarding this RFP may result in disqualification of your proposal. Unauthorized contact with a county employee other than the contact person listed above or purchasing manager regarding this rfp may result in disqualification of your proposal.
