Description
The Colorado Department of Natural Resources, Division of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, is seeking quotes for a project to improve Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep habitat on the Apishapa State Wildlife Area. The project involves mastication and hand thinning of pinyon-juniper woodlands along the Jones Lake Canyon. The contractor will be required to remove 67 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands through mastication and 75 acres through hand thinning. The project aims to trigger understory regeneration and increase densities of valuable forage species for the Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep.
• The project requires the contractor to have experience in similar forestry work and to provide a list of relevant projects with references.
• The contractor must also provide a detailed schedule of work, incorporating proposed equipment and labor needs, as well as estimated start time, timeline, and plan of work.
• The project has specific requirements for equipment, personnel, and safety protocols, including the use of fire extinguishers, spark arresters, and personal protective equipment.
• The contractor will be required to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards, including those related to environmental protection, accessibility, and worker's compensation.