FIRE/BIL: Timber Stand Improvement, Port Louisa NW

The United States Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking services for woody encroachment and access treatments within the Rocky Road Sub-unit of the Horseshoe Bend Division of Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge. The project involves returning existing habitats to a preferred grassland condition, upgrading firebreaks, and improving access for personnel engaged in prescribed burning activities and wildfire suppression efforts. The contract period is from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024.

List of services to be provided:

1. Mulching and grinding undesirable trees up to 6” dbh to ground level within the Rocky Road Unit of Horseshoe Bend.
2. Mowing/grinding to ground level all unmarked trees and shrubs within the Rocky Road Unit for three tiers of tree and shrub diameters: .5”-2”, 2”-4”, and 3”-6”.
3. Piling any timber slash within the interior of the burn unit a minimum of 50’ if it is clear of living canopy trees or as designated by refuge official.
4. Cutting all stumps resulting from harvested trees within the treatment areas to ground level.
5. Ensuring no disturbance of soil outside the designated project area at or below the natural existing grade.
6. Complying with project regulations and special conditions outlined by the Fish and Wildlife Service.
7. Participating in a pre-work meeting to review contract details prior to the start of work.
8. Completing all agreed-upon treatments by the contract period deadline.
9. Invoicing through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).