Calf Creek Conifer Removal

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is soliciting bids for conifer removal services on 228.8 acres at the Calf Creek Wildlife Management Area to enhance grass and shrubland habitat, with bids due July 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT.

The scope comprises two line items priced on a cost-per-acre basis: unit GR-5 and unit GR-6a. Bidders must comply with forest fire regulations and technical specifications detailed in the solicitation documents, and must demonstrate insurance coverage and vendor registration with the State of Montana and Secretary of State registration prior to award.

Bidders must accept the State's All-or-None Award clause as a condition of eligibility. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% interest. The work is categorized under NIGP commodity code 2105 (Forest Related Services — Logging/Cutting/Thinning).

The solicitation requires prospective bidders to download and review the Cost Proposal document, address each line item, and submit completed documentation with contractor contact information. Mary Ellam, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, is the primary contact (Mary.Ellam@mt.gov, 406-495-3244). Bids will remain sealed until the July 23 closure time.