Private Wildland Fire Resources
Crews & Engines
Dick Reynolds
Contract/Logistics Specialist
R5 Fire & Aviation
Current Procurement Types
 National Crew and Engine Contracts
 Local Contracts
 R-6 Crew and Engine Agreements
 Local EERAs for Engines
All Contracts, Agreements and EERAs
terminate prior to the 2005 season and are
up for renewal
Basic Contract Requirements
Contractor Provides:
All necessary tools and equipment for the
resource type, including PPE
Trained personnel to NWCG 310-1 or FSH
5109.17 standards
All Transportation (except Air)
Payroll and workers compensation and
liability insurance
National Crew Contracts - 05
Currently being written for 05 by an
Interregional Steering Committee.
Type 2 IA crews only
One-year contract with possible 2 oneyear extensions.
Contractors bid for Designated Dispatch
Points
Best Value Contract
Regional Engine Contracts - 05
Currently being written for 05 as a National
template to be issued regionally
Type 3-6 (NWCG) Engines
One-year contract with possible 2 oneyear extensions based on performance
Contractors bid for Designated Dispatch
Points
Best Value Contract
Changes for 2005
Consumables available to the Contract
Engines and Crew at no charge
- AA Batteries
- Plastic Sheeting
- One Quart Plastic Canteens
On site laundry services are available to
Contract Engines and Crews.
Best Value Contract
Selection Criteria
Company experience and past
performance in wildland fire suppression
Qualifications and experience of key
personnel (single resource and squad
bosses)
Bid price
Pre-Season Inspection
Through equipment inspection (GVWR,
equipment list, safety check, functionality)
Review training records and certifications
of key personnel
Review experience and qualifications of
key personnel
Incident Inspections
Mechanical safety inspection of all
vehicles
Confirm all equipment requirements
Check qualifications cards of all personnel
Inspect PPE
Questions ?
Nat’l Contract Working Team
Neal Hitchcock – Team Leader – NIFC
Terry Brown – R6
Kevin Erickson – R1
Guy Pence – R4, Boise NF
Julie Vogan – R5
Dick Reynolds – R5