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This solicitation is for mechanical fuels reduction services on the Mount Hood National Forest in Oregon. The contractor will be required to reduce fuel loading on approximately 2,315 acres through piling slash on 1,330 acres and masticating live vegetation on 985 acres. Work will be performed on slopes up to 30 percent and will reduce slash depth to 2 to 6 inches while eliminating brush and small saplings. The contractor must furnish all necessary equipment, fuel, labor, transportation, tools and incidentals to complete the job. Operating restrictions apply to certain units from March 1 through July 15. The contract will utilize discernable and digital boundaries provided by the Forest Service. Evaluation criteria include relevant past performance, project management capabilities, technical approach, and price. The contractor must price all base and optional items to be considered for award.

The solicitation provides details on the required mechanical fuels reduction services on specific acres of the Mount Hood National Forest. Contractors must demonstrate experience and capabilities in areas such as past performance, management, technical approach, and provide pricing for base and optional items to be considered for award.