San Poil Forest – 2 Mechanical Pre‑Commercial Thinning (Mastication) in the McGinnis Flats area

This solicitation calls for two separate mastication (pre‑commercial thinning) contracts on the McGinnis Flats of the Colville Indian Reservation. The work involves selective removal of 1‑ to 8‑inch DBH Ponderosa Pine and Douglas‑fir trees, removal of dwarf‑mistletoe and pine engraver beetle‑affected material, and strict fuel‑bed and water‑protection requirements. Contractors must submit sealed bids with extensive paperwork, be SAM‑registered, TERO‑certified, hold a Tribal Trader License, and provide liability insurance. The combined scope covers roughly 187 acres across four forest units, with detailed specifications on slash handling, stump height, and boundary‑marker protection.