Mechanical Mastication of Trees and Shrubs on an As-Needed Basis

The contract is for mechanical mastication of trees and shrubs on an as-needed basis. The contract was awarded to two vendors, Summitt Forests, Inc. and JW Services LLC. The contract includes cost estimates for different levels of tree density and diameter, as well as site difficulty and distance to project unit. The vendors are required to submit proposals through the Public Purchase online bidding system. • The contract includes a cost sheet for forest stand thinning, conifer removal, and shrub stand mastication. • The vendors are required to provide equipment and personnel mobilization costs. • The contract has a base cost estimate for each level of tree density and diameter. • The contract includes increase per acre over base cost for site difficulty and distance to project unit.