Thompson Chain of Lakes Precommercial Thinning

Montana's Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks is requesting bids for precommercial thinning and slash piling services at Thompson Chain of Lakes under IFB issued September 18, 2026, with bids due October 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. Mountain Daylight Time. The solicitation carries a compliance requirement under Montana Code Annotated 30-20-301 (nondiscrimination against firearms entities); bidders must confirm status as a governmental entity, nonprofit organization, or company with fewer than 10 full-time employees, or provide detailed justification if these provisions do not apply.

The scope includes precommercial thinning and slash piling work specified in the project documents, with activities encompassing dozer piling, excavator piling, logging and cutting, road maintenance, environmental restoration, and revegetation where applicable. The work is performed at Thompson Chain of Lakes, a single location identified in the project map.

The contract is structured as a single lump-sum line item covering all precommercial thinning and slash piling costs. Payment terms are Net 30 with 0% interest; all costs must be submitted in US Dollars. Bid prices must remain sealed until the closing date. Prevailing wage requirements and federal terms and conditions apply.

Bidders must review and accept the scope of work, standard terms and conditions, prevailing wage requirements, federal terms and conditions, and location and access information prior to submitting a bid. Supporting documentation includes the project map, precommercial thinning and piling specifications, and forest fire regulations. A detailed cost proposal and complete company information are required.