Description
The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program is seeking bids for the Garnets Vegetation Management project, which involves removing conifer species that are encroaching on native grasslands, Antelope bitterbrush patches, and quaking aspen clones in Powell County, Montana. The project requires the removal of Rocky Mountain juniper, Douglas fir, and Ponderosa pine trees, and the disposal of slash. The contractor will be responsible for mobilizing and staging equipment, cutting or masticating conifers, and disposing of slash. The project is expected to be completed within 120 days of the date of Notice to Proceed.
• The project is located in Powell County, Montana, and includes 109 acres of private lands in Gough Creek and 197 acres of DNRC land in Brock Creek.
• The contractor must provide bid security in the amount of 10% of the bid price and must also provide contract performance and payment security for 100% of the contract total.
• The project requires the contractor to remove conifer species, dispose of slash, and reseed areas with surface soil disturbance.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable laws and regulations, including those related to environmental protection and worker safety.
• The project is funded by the terrestrial resources fund, and the project cost shall not exceed $200,000.