GSER IRSC_Abott and Grant Groves Map.pdf

This document outlines a federal contract opportunity for fuels management services on National Forest lands in California. The Giant Sequoia Emergency Response IRSC will provide hand and mechanical fuels treatments across several Giant Sequoia groves to reduce wildfire risk and increase the resiliency of the groves. Multiple awards are anticipated to ensure rapid completion. Services will include hand falling, piling, mechanical cutting, skidding, decking, and piling of forest fuels. Mandatory product removal of 50,919 tons of mixed conifer timber is required from three groves. Pre-solicitation site visits will be held on October 19th, 20th, 26th and 27th for prospective contractors. The Request for Quotes is anticipated to be issued on October 17th and awarded using best value with a period of performance ending December 31st, 2023. The opportunity is issued by the USDA Forest Service for Giant Sequoia groves on the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests in California.