San Poil Forest, 4 Mechanical Slash Pile contracts up for bid in the 13 mile area totaling 106.6, 141.8, 126.6, and 147.5 acres

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking contractors to perform mechanical slash‑piling (brush and dwarf‑mistletoe tree removal, scarification) on four logged forest blocks within the 13‑mile San Poil area. The work involves clearing non‑merchant vegetation, leaving specified “pre‑plant, dwarf, wind‑throw” trees, and scarifying soil to 50 % or 70 % depending on whether the area will regenerate naturally or be planted. The contracts cover a total of 522.5 acres across four separate contracts (SP‑37‑EXC‑2026, SP‑38‑EXC‑2026, SP‑36‑EXC‑2026, SP‑39‑EXC‑2026) with varying elevations (≈ 3,200‑4,300 ft), slopes (5‑35 %), and aspects. Bids must be submitted physically to the San Poil Forestry Office by 4 PM on October 16, 2026. Contractors must be pre‑registered in SAM.gov, hold a BIA Trader License, provide liability insurance and workers’ compensation documentation, and are encouraged to obtain TERO certification. The tribe reserves the right to accept the lowest responsible bid or reject all bids.