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

The Arizona Game and Fish Department Master Agreement CTR074708 is an Indefinite Delivery Vehicle (IDV) focused on specialized tree thinning, tree removal, and woody vegetation management services across Arizona's diverse landscape. The contract covers multiple treatment methods including mechanical mastication, hand crew lop and scatter, mechanical grubbing, and herbicide application, targeting specific vegetation like junipers and mesquites. The IDV is designed to create movement corridors and improve habitat for wildlife species such as pronghorn antelope and American badger, with services applicable to public, private, and federal lands throughout the state.

Summitt Forests Inc., based in Ashland, Oregon, is the prime contractor for this master agreement, which was initially awarded on November 22, 2024, with an original completion date of November 22, 2025. The contract is a fixed-price, one-year agreement with potential extensions for up to four additional years, covering statewide Arizona operations. Pricing is structured per acre and varies based on tree type, height, density, and terrain characteristics. The contract has a total estimated value with pricing ranging from $53 to $1,657 per acre depending on specific service requirements, and includes comprehensive insurance coverage with multiple policy layers provided by various insurers.