Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to perform pre‑commercial thinning on approximately 300 acres of state‑owned forest land in the Southeast Region (Klickitat County). The work includes mechanical removal of selected trees using simple spacing or diameter‑limit thinning methods, strict adherence to safety, fire‑protection, and environmental regulations, and daily slash management. The contractor must provide its own crew (5‑14 workers), equipment, insurance, and relevant farm‑labor licenses, and will be required to begin work on October 29 2026 and finish by June 30 2027.
• Total treatment area: 300 acres divided into four units (149 ac, 40 ac, 46 ac, 65 ac).
• Scope: Mechanical pre‑commercial thinning, slash removal, compliance with Washington forest fire protection requirements, and no removal of merchantable timber without DNR approval.
• Requirements: Current Washington State and U.S. Dept. of Labor Farm Labor Contractors licenses, minimum $1 M commercial general liability insurance, performance security (10 % of award), and submission of detailed cost proposals not exceeding $150 per acre.