Description
The State of Maine’s Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife is seeking a qualified contractor to perform brush‑mulching services on a 3.2‑acre block within the Bud Leavitt Wildlife Management Area. The work requires an excavator equipped with a forestry mulching head (minimum 100 HP, 30 GPM hydraulic flow) to sever and mulch brush and small trees in‑situ, with equipment unloaded at a designated drop‑off point and a 560‑ft travel path to the work area. The contractor must submit a single total price, certify compliance with state procurement rules, and keep the quote firm for 180 days. The contract will run from an anticipated start in late October 2026 through early March 2027.
• Mulch 3.2 acres of brush and small trees, leaving stems 6‑12 in. above ground.
• Use a 100 HP+ excavator with a hydraulically powered mulching head (≥30 GPM flow).
• Provide equipment eligibility documentation (make/model) and a signed bid cover page.
• Deadline for electronic submission is 4 p.m. EDT, 9 Oct 2026; pre‑bid meeting optional on 24 Sep 2026.