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

The Arizona Game and Fish Department's Master Agreement CTR074705 is an indefinite delivery vehicle (IDV) focused on comprehensive tree thinning, tree removal, and woody vegetation removal services across Arizona. The contract enables procurement of specialized land management services including mechanical mastication, hand crew lop and scatter, mechanical grubbing, and selective herbicide application. These services are designed to create movement corridors and habitat improvements for grassland species such as pronghorn antelope, prairie dogs, and American badgers. The IDV covers work on public, private, and federal lands, with services tailored to remove junipers, mesquites, and other tree species using precise vegetation management techniques.

The master agreement is awarded to Silhouette Farm & Forestry LLC, a forestry services company based in Medford, Oregon, with an initial contract period from November 22, 2024, to November 22, 2025, and potential extensions up to 48 months. As a fixed-price indefinite delivery vehicle, the contract allows the Arizona Game and Fish Department to request services on an as-needed basis without guaranteeing specific work volumes. Pricing is determined per acre based on tree type, height, density, and land category, with rates ranging from $92 to $2,781 per acre. The contract covers statewide Arizona operations and is structured to provide flexible, project-specific environmental management services with comprehensive insurance coverage and multiple qualified contractors available through the procurement vehicle.