Description
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking proposals from firms to conduct fuels mitigation work on approximately 92.82 acres of privately owned forest land surrounding the City of White Salmon, WA. The project aims to reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire and enhance forest health by thinning dense, overstocked, diseased stands, leaving a more resilient residual forest stand. The work will include hand thinning, pruning, brush removal, and chipping of slash. The contractor will provide supervision, labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and associated expenses for this project. Key responsibilities include supervising and monitoring fuel reduction crews, resolving landowner questions and disputes, and cooperating with DNR to solve disputes.
• The project is located in Klickitat County, Washington, and is split into multiple units.
• The contractor must comply with all applicable industrial fire precaution rules and regulations.
• The contractor must provide a written Plan of Operations regarding the conduct of this contract.
• The contractor must ensure that toilet and garbage disposal facilities are available for crews and are used.
• The contractor must not leave any contractor-generated garbage or waste on site.
• The contractor must carry all necessary spill kits and equipment to respond to any accidental spills or discharge of hazardous materials.