KEYHOLE HAZARDOUS FUELS REDUCTION PROJECT

The State of Wyoming is seeking a qualified contractor to perform hazardous‑fuel reduction through tree‑thinning on state forest lands. The work includes mechanical mastication, commercial thin, and hand‑thin/pile methods across three prescribed units, following detailed specifications for tree size, spacing, slash handling, fire safety, and environmental protection. Attendance at a mandatory pre‑bid conference on September 16, 2026 in Pine Haven is required, and all questions must be submitted by September 23, 2026. The contract period runs through the allowable thinning window (October 1 – April 30) with an overall submission deadline of October 6, 2026. • Mandatory pre‑bid conference (in‑person) – Sep 16, 2026, Pine Haven Volunteer Fire Dept. • Questions due: Sep 23, 2026 (2 PM MT). • Submission deadline: Oct 6, 2026 (4 PM EDT). • Scope: Mechanical thin (mastication), commercial thin‑50, hand‑thin/pile across three units; specific DBH and spacing criteria. • Fire safety requirements: spark arrestors, fire extinguishers, work‑hour restrictions under high fire‑danger ratings. • Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, supplies, and adhere to Wyoming Forestry BMPs and water‑quality guidelines. • No work on trees < 1 ft, retain snags for wildlife, and restrict slash placement near waterways and roads.