TCL CWDG

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking a qualified contractor to conduct comprehensive forest‑management treatments on 923 acres of the Thompson Chain of Lakes State Park near Happy’s Inn, MT. The scope includes timber harvesting (including sub‑merchantable trees), road construction and maintenance, slash piling, creation of fuel breaks, and site rehabilitation to restore the forest and improve fire safety. • Implement timber harvest and sub‑merchantable tree removal across 923 acres, estimating ~17,853 tons of sawlogs. • Construct, improve, and maintain forest service roads, including temporary road‑use permits and optional road‑use fees. • Perform slash management (masting, grinding, or piling) to meet high‑standard fuel‑break requirements. • Provide environmental compliance, including forest fire regulations, streamside management, and cultural‑resource protection. • Deliver post‑harvest site rehabilitation, seeding, and erosion control, with performance bonds and strict reporting requirements.