Description
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a contractor to perform hazardous fuels reduction by mechanical mowing of approximately 3,253 acres in Elko County, Nevada. The project aims to create a strategic fuel break to reduce potential wildfire spread, intensity, and flame lengths, thereby improving suppression efforts and promoting community protection. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, supplies, and materials required to complete the work. The project is expected to take place between September 15, 2026, and November 1, 2026. Key considerations include:
• Fuel break mowing of 3,253 acres
• Creation of a strategic fuel break to reduce wildfire risk
• Protection of communities within the wildland-urban interface
• Compliance with environmental regulations and cultural resource protection
• Provision of all necessary equipment, labor, and materials
• Performance of work within the specified timeframe
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Contact
Audrey Whetham(Contracting Officer's Representative)