Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified firm to perform conifer release hand‑cutting on state‑owned forest lands in the Northwest Region (Whatcom, Skagit, and Snohomish counties). The contractor must remove or girdle hardwoods and shrubs within a specified distance of non‑suppressed conifers, protect conifer leaders, and comply with detailed safety, fire‑protection, and environmental requirements over a 452‑acre treatment area. The contract runs from late June to late September 2026, with payment tied to unit‑level performance and a maximum bid price of $200 per acre.