Fivemile Creek Hydro Project Vegetation Clearing

This contract calls for full vegetation clearing on approximately 10.9 acres of land for the Fivemile Creek hydro‑electric project in Chitina, Alaska. The work is divided into high‑priority (≈ 7.6 acres) and low‑priority (≈ 3.3 acres) zones, with strict timing to avoid the migratory‑bird nesting window. The contractor must cut trees and brush to within six inches of the ground, leave material on‑site unless it creates a safety hazard, and obtain legal access from the Chitina Native Corporation before commencing work. No Davis‑Bacon wage rules apply, but workers’ compensation and commercial general liability insurance are required. The solicitation is a small‑procurement invitation for quotes, with a 5 % Alaska‑offeror preference for qualified local bidders. • Scope: tree and brush clearing of diversion/intake structures, access road, over‑land penstock route, powerhouse site, and two staging/spoils areas. • Timing: high‑priority clearing must be finished by 15 Apr 2022 (or by 1 May 2022 if no nests), low‑priority by 15 Aug 2022, with an overall project deadline of 15 Aug 2022. • Award: contract awarded to Gillmore Construction Inc.; estimated value between $10 k and $50 k.