Attachment A- LC.pdf

This is a Scope of Work document for the South Carolina Forestry Commission and Sumter National Forest regarding mastication services for debris removal following Hurricane Helene. The project encompasses two distinct work areas: Long Cane (approximately 9.4 miles) and Enoree (approximately 11.2 miles), requiring contractors to remove downed woody debris greater than 4 inches in diameter from fire lines using methods such as skidding, sawing, grinding, or mulching. Contractors must provide all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to complete the work. A mandatory pre-work conference with South Carolina Forestry Commission and Sumter National Forest representatives is required prior to project initiation. Bid submissions are due by November 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with contract performance scheduled from November 21, 2025, through January 1, 2026. Bids are to be submitted on a per-mile basis.

The contract requires a performance bond of $15,000 and establishes a budget cap of $100,000 per location, with total potential contract value reaching $200,000 when combining both project areas. Evaluation criteria prioritize environmental considerations, including avoidance of private property damage, protection of Red Cockaded woodpecker habitats, and minimization of impact on bat species through seasonal and temperature-based restrictions. Contractors must demonstrate specialized expertise in forest management, debris removal techniques, and ecological-sensitive restoration work in disaster-affected areas. The solicitation does not indicate set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions. Qualified bidders should possess specialized equipment and proven experience in vegetation management and forestry services within environmentally sensitive forest ecosystems.