Description
The Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to mechanically treat (mastication) forest fuels on 29 acres of the Cispus Seed Orchard in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. The work includes slash and small‑tree removal, stump grinding, chip‑depth control, and protection of leave‑trees, streams, fences, and other improvements. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, safety gear, and insurance, and submit a plan of operations answering specific operational questions. The contract is awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a small‑business/veteran preference, and the work is expected to start mid‑August and be completed by the end of November.
• Mechanical “mastication” of slash, small trees (< 6 in. DBH) and shrubs on 29 acres.
• Stump grinding to ground level; chip depth ≤ 3 in. (≤ 1 in. under leave‑trees).
• Protect leave‑trees, streams, fences; clean equipment to prevent invasive species spread.
• Provide crew (1‑10 workers), supervision, equipment, safety gear, insurance, and a written plan of operations.