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

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR074701 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive forestry management and vegetation removal services. The contract covers tree thinning, tree removal, and woody vegetation management across Arizona's public, private, and federal lands. Services include mechanical mastication, hand crew lop and scatter, mechanical grubbing, and herbicide application, with pricing structured per acre based on vegetation type, tree density, terrain classification, and average tree height. Contractors can provide services for specific methods and categories, offering flexibility in implementation across grassland and woodland environments.

The IDV is awarded to Markit! Forestry Management LLC, with a primary contract period from November 22, 2024, to November 22, 2025, and the potential for extensions up to 48 months in twelve-month increments. The contract covers the entire state of Arizona and operates as a multiple-award, fixed-price agreement. Markit! Forestry Management LLC has identified three subcontractors: Forrester and Associates, Verde Earth Technologies, and Unique Forestry. Per-acre rates range from $300 to $2,000 depending on service method and vegetation characteristics. The contract requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including $2,000,000 in general liability and $1,000,000 in automobile liability, with the Arizona Game and Fish Department as an additional insured party.