Ray Kuhns WMA Piling

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is soliciting bids for slash piling services at Ray Kuhns Wildlife Management Area, with bids due August 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. MDT. The solicitation is structured as an all-or-none award.

The scope covers slash piling on 184 acres created by recently completed logging and hand thinning operations, encompassing dozer piling, excavator piling, and logging/cutting/thinning operations (NIGP codes 2103, 2104, and 2105). Bidders must submit a completed Price Proposal document and provide contact information for company representatives authorized to answer questions and execute purchase orders. Prospective bidders must review and accept multiple prerequisites including the draft contract, scope of work, project map, piling specifications, forest fire rules and regulations, debarment certifications, vendor registration requirements, and Montana Secretary of State registration.

Payment terms are Net 30 with no prepayment discount. The solicitation does not identify a contract value or incumbent. Questions should be directed to Mary Ellam at Mary.Ellam@mt.gov or 406-495-3244. The solicitation was released July 28, 2026, with bidding opening July 29, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. MDT. Bids will remain sealed until closing.