Attachment E- Fire Protection and Suppression- Communications R6-FS-6300-54.pdf

This document is an attachment titled "Fire Protection and Suppression- Communications" that outlines additional fire precautionary measures for a federal contract opportunity. The key details are:

The contractor must provide adequate two-way communication facilities to report a fire to the Forest Service within 15 minutes of detection. Commercial use of Citizen Band (CB) radios is prohibited, as they are not considered adequate two-way communications. The required communications must be operable during periods of operation of power-driven equipment, including the time fire security is required.

The related federal contract opportunity is for trail maintenance to be performed within the Strawberry Mountain Wilderness areas in the Malheur National Forest. The contract requires the contractor to furnish personnel, equipment, and services to clear and maintain wilderness trails, including removing downed trees, brushing vegetation, and improving trail tread. Mechanized tools are prohibited, and the contractor must use specialized skills and traditional tools to comply with wilderness laws.