Tree Thinning, Tree Removal and Woody Vegetation Removal Using a Variety of Methods

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR074627 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) for tree thinning, tree removal, and woody vegetation removal services across Arizona. The contract encompasses comprehensive vegetation management activities including mechanical mastication, hand crew lop and scatter, mechanical grubbing, and herbicide application on public, private, and federal lands. Services are priced on a per-acre basis, with rates determined by factors such as tree height, tree density, and terrain type (grasslands or woodlands), providing a flexible approach to managing vegetation across diverse Arizona landscapes.

The master agreement was awarded to AKD Advanced Services LLC, with an initial contract period from November 22, 2024, to November 22, 2025, and the potential for extension up to 48 months in 12-month increments. The contract is a fixed-price, multiple-award IDV covering the entire state of Arizona, with no guaranteed work volume. AKD Advanced Services must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in Commercial General Liability and $1,000,000 in Business Automobile Liability. The State of Arizona retains the right to procure similar services from other sources and can add future locations as needed, ensuring maximum flexibility in vegetation management procurement.