Biomass Forestry Processing

Boulder County Procurement
1325 Pearl Street
Boulder, CO 80302
SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS
Reference Number: RFP-264-26
Project Name: Biomass Forestry Processing
Background:
Boulder County Parks and Open Space Department (BCPOS), Natural Resources Division, is
seeking proposals for woody biomass processing services. In 2008, the Meeker Park /Allenspark
Sort Yard opened to the public to help battle against the bark beetle epidemic. In 2010, a second
sort yard, Nederland Area location, has ensured that county funds are used more effectively to
address bark beetles and fire mitigation, in which dedicated resources are shared between the
two (2) sites. The Community Forestry Sort Yards (CFSY) offer landowners a place, free-of-charge,
to dispose of beetle-killed trees, which reduces the spread of beetle infestation and slows the
tree mortality rate. In addition, landowners can dispose of wood that was cut to improve
defensible space around their homes or to carry out forest health projects. Sort yards not only
offer a place to dispose of wood that is often not accepted through traditional sawmill operations,
but they contribute to local wood markets for sustainable products such as polls, rails, posts, logs,
firewood, mulch, and even biomass energy.
Instructions:
Boulder County uses a Boulder County Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal for accepting and
evaluating proposals digitally:
To post the Proposal
To receive any questions or inquiries
To issue any associated addenda
To post award notices
Proposals must be submitted electronically on or before the Close Date at Boulder County Euna
(formerly Bonfire) portal.
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Important: Submissions will not be accepted by email, fax or hand-delivery; unless
otherwise noted.
Documents should not be embedded within uploaded files, as the embedded files will not be
accessible or evaluated.
Contact:
To contact Boulder County Purchasing or ask questions in relation to this proposal, respondents
must register on Boulder County Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal and initiate the communication
electronically through the Vendor Discussions or the Ask a Question feature.
All questions must be received on or before the Deadline for Submission of Clarifications, as
specified in the Schedule of Events. Boulder County will not accept any respondent's
communications by any other means, except as specifically stated in this proposal.
Addendum:
At any time prior to the Close Date, Boulder County may alter, clarify, amend, delete or add to, in
whole or in part, any terms or provisions of this proposal.
In order to afford the Bidders a reasonable time for taking into account a material amendment
(the materiality of which Boulder County in its own discretion may determine) or for any other
reason, Boulder County may, at its own discretion, extend the Close Date.
For the most up-to-date project information refer to our Euna (formerly Bonfire) portal.
All vendor submissions may be amended, but only before the Close Date on Boulder County Euna
(formerly Bonfire) portal.
Need Help:
To assist with registration and submission of responses, learn how to get started with Euna
(formerly Bonfire), watch this training video. For questions or support when using the
platform, access the Euna (formerly Bonfire) online knowledge base, search the FAQ or contact
the Euna (formerly Bonfire) support team at support@goBonfire.com.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Boulder County aims to ensure all digital content and
documents are accessible. While efforts have been made to maximize accessibility, some types of
content have inherent technical limitations. For alternate formats or accommodations, please
submit an ADA Web Accommodation Request Form or email ADA@bouldercounty.gov, or call 303-
441-1386. View the county's accessibility statement.
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