Pierson Park Phase 1 Mechanical Fuelbreak Service Contract

This Special Notice announces a mechanical fuelbreak service contract opportunity issued by the USDA Forest Service. The Forest Service seeks proposals to perform thinning, hazard tree removal, surface fuel reduction and slash piling services along roads in Pierson Park, Colorado to promote effective wildfire suppression.

The purpose of this opportunity is to reduce wildfire risk by establishing fuelbreaks in Pierson Park. Amendment 0002 extends the proposal submission deadline to September 26, 2023 and provides an updated point of contact email for proposal submission. Eligible contractors must be small businesses and have the capability to perform the labor, provide equipment, supervision and incidentals for the safe completion of the thinning, removal and fuel reduction work as specified. An optional scope includes pruning and control line work on adjacent private property. Proposals are to be prepared following the statement of work and quality control requirements outlined in Amendment 0001, which also describes a pre-bid site visit that was held on August 31st.