Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking a qualified contractor to perform pre‑commercial thinning with hand‑piling of slash on 309 acres of state forest land in Okanogan County’s Northeast Region. The work includes mechanical thinning using power saws/axes, removal of designated hardwoods and damaged trees, and construction of 5 × 5‑ft hand‑piled slash heaps, all within a contract period from July 1 2026 to November 15 2026. The contractor must provide a crew of 12‑18 workers, maintain required insurance, submit performance security, and comply with all DNR safety and environmental standards.
• Total treatment area: 309 acres (≈ $18 k–$108 k based on $59‑$350 per‑acre ceiling)
• Contract term: July 1 2026 – Nov 15 2026 (≈ 138 days)
• Required crew size, foreperson qualifications, and licensing (WA & US Farm Labor Contractor)
• Mandatory insurance and 10 % performance security; small‑business/veteran preferences available