GSER IRSC_Indian Basin Grove Map.pdf

This document outlines a federal contract opportunity for Giant Sequoia Emergency Response (GSER) stewardship services on the Sequoia and Sierra National Forests in California. Multiple awards will be made to complete urgent treatments across several giant sequoia groves aimed at increasing resiliency to wildfire, including hand and mechanical fuels reduction, roadside treatments, timber removal, and controlled burn preparation. An estimated 50,919 tons of mixed conifer saw timber, biomass, and cull logs must be removed from Landslide, Indian Basin, and Black Mountain Groves. Pre-solicitation site visits will be held on October 19th through 27th to review contractual requirements. The solicitation is anticipated for release on October 17th and will utilize best value source selection for awarding a firm fixed price commercial services contract by December 31, 2023 under NAICS code 115310 with a $20.5 million size standard to the Department of Agriculture Forest Service.