The contract is for forest thinning and fuels reduction services in Montana. The project requires the use of chain saws and/or brush cutters to hand thin sapling-sized trees in three different treatment units, totaling 523.1 acres. The contractor will also be required to provide hand piling slash services. The contract is valued at an estimated $200,000 to $500,000, based on industry standards for similar services. The key services to be provided include:
• Hand thinning of sapling-sized trees
• Hand piling of slash
• Forest fuels reduction
The contract is expected to be completed within a few months, depending on weather conditions and the contractor's work schedule.