Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a contractor to mechanically treat (masticate) forest fuels on 57 acres within the French Butte Seed Orchard, located in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The work involves grinding slash and small vegetation to a specified chip depth while protecting existing orchard trees, and must be completed by October 30 2026. The contract is a fixed‑price, performance‑based award with a $60,000 estimated value and includes strict safety, environmental, and insurance requirements.
• Perform mechanical fuel‑reduction (masticate) on Units 1, 2, 3, 5 (total 57 acres) – slash and vegetation < 6 in DBH.
• Maintain chip depth ≤ 3 in (≤ 1 in under tree crowns) and protect orchard trees from damage; $500 penalty per damaged tree.
• Provide all equipment, crew (minimum 1, maximum 10 workers per day; at least 2 workers daily), safety gear, permits, and insurance; work Monday‑Friday only, start Aug 31, finish Oct 30.