Notice of Intent to Award
Request for Proposal Title:
Construction Manager/General Contractor
Owner:
Keno Rural Fire Protection District
Contact:
David Blair, Fire Chief
Date:
May 18th, 2026
This serves as formal notice that the Keno Rural Fire Protection District intends to award the contract for Construction Manager/General Contractor (CM/GC) services for the Fire Station #1 Seismic Rehabilitation Project to:
Modoc Contracting
The contract will be awarded under a modified AIA A133-2019 agreement, with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) to be established during the pre-construction phase. This selection follows a formal request for proposals (RFP) process conducted in accordance with ORS 279C.335 and OAR 137-049-0620.
Seven proposals were received, three firms were interviewed, and Modoc Contracting was determined to be the most qualified proposer based on evaluation criteria including relevant experience, pre-construction collaboration, and cost control strategies.
In accordance with ORS 279C.410 and OAR 137-049-0330(3), proposals received by the District are now available for public inspection. Requests for copies of submittals received by the District can be addressed to the following:
IMEG Consultants Corp.
Attn: Kyle Louv
Kyle.m.louv@imegcorp.com
This notice begins a 7-day protest period, starting tomorrow, 5/19/2026, and ending at 5:00 PM on 5/26/2026. Any protest of this award must be submitted in writing in accordance with OAR 137-048-0240 and the instructions provided in the RFP. Protests must clearly state the grounds for the protest and provide all relevant supporting documentation. Written protests must be addressed to:
Keno Rural Fire Protection District
Attn: David Blair, Fire Chief
PO Box 10
Keno, OR 97627
If no protests are received by the deadline, the District will proceed with contract execution with Modoc Contracting for the above-referenced project.

**2026 FIRE SEASON DECLARATION KLAMATH AND LAKE COUNTIES**

1301 South G St. Lakeview, OR 97630
News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 11, 2026
Contact: Eva Jones
Phone: 541-219-0515
Scofmp.fire.info@gmail.com
http://facebook.com/scofmpfireinfo

Fire Managers Increase Fire Danger Level and IFPL
LAKEVIEW, OR., June 16, 2026 

Beginning Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., Fire Staff from the South-Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership (SCOFMP), will be increasing the fire danger level to HIGH (yellow). The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will also be increased to Level II. The Regulated Use and Public Use Restrictions (PURs) will be enacted for the following: Fremont-Winema National Forest, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Sheldon-Hart Mountain and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complexes, Crater Lake National Park, all private, county, and state wildlands protected by the Klamath-Lake District Oregon Department of Forestry, and other lands managed by the partnership.
The increase of fire danger levels and IFPL is based on current and expected fire conditions. The decision to transition to an IFPL II and increasing the fire danger level to a HIGH was made based on warming temperatures, low relative humidity, drying fuel moisture, and projected weather conditions over the coming weeks.

These conditions have the potential for fire to escape and spread rapidly. Cooperation is key to reducing human caused fires within SCOFMP management area.
Public Use Restrictions apply to lands managed by the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) Lakeview District, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Sheldon-Hart Mountain and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complexes.

Within these designated areas please be aware of the following:

• Campfires: Building, maintaining, attending, or using campfires or stove fires are allowed ONLY in designated campgrounds/areas. These items (cook stove, lantern or campfire) must also be fueled solely by gas, jellied petroleum, pressurized liquid fuel, or propane with an on/off switch and flammable vegetation cleared a minimum of 3-feet away. Site specific information may be obtained by contacting your local office or visiting the new SCOFMP website at:
https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/districts/ORLFC/index.php
• Smoking: Prohibited unless you are within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site, in a water way, or while stopped in an area at least 3-feet in diameter that is cleared of all flammable material.
• Internal Combustion Engines: For site or location specific restrictions on the use of internal combustion engines, including electric chainsaws and generators, please visit: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/districts/ORLFC/index.php
• Welding: Operating an acetylene or other torch with an open flame is prohibited.
• Explosives: Using explosives, incendiary devices, and fireworks are prohibited on all federal lands.
• Use of vehicles off roads within designated public land: Be mindful of where you are operating motorized vehicles and where you are PARKING. Prohibitions vary by fire management entities. Refer to site specific PUR’s at: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/districts/ORLFC/index.php
Industrial Fire Precaution Level II (IFPL) will be implemented on public lands administered by the Fremont-Winema National Forest, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Lakeview District, and Sheldon-Hart Mountain and Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge Complexes.

IFPL II (Partial Hootowl) requires personal and commercial woodcutters be prohibited from operating between the hours of 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Prohibited activities include operating power saws except at loading sites, cable yarding, blasting, welding, and cutting of metal. A fire watch is required for one hour after operations cease.

It is the responsibility of the individual operating on public lands to know the precaution level for each day. Failure to comply with Regulated Use or Public Use Restrictions may result in the issuance of a violation notice. Following all restrictions can dramatically reduce the risk of an accidental fires.

For more information on restrictions please call (541) 219-0515 or visit: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx &
https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/districts/ORLFC/index.php