Stillwater Forest Road Brushing 2026

The State of Montana’s Department of Natural Resources and Conservation is seeking a qualified vendor to perform road‑brushing on 16.9 miles of forest‑related road within the Stillwater Forest area. The work is to be performed under a lump‑sum contract, with all technical specifications, maps, fire‑regulation compliance, and bear‑habitat safety requirements outlined in the solicitation attachments. Bidders must register in the eMACS system, accept a suite of mandatory documents (Scope of Work, draft contract, de‑barment clause, etc.), and submit a sealed bid by the close date. • Scope: Clear brush and vegetation from 16.9 mi of forest road to meet “clear limits” specifications (minimum 30 ft width, with out‑sloped/ditched allowances). • Requirements: Compliance with Montana forest‑fire regulations, bear‑habitat safety protocols, and submission of a lump‑sum price; all equipment must have spark‑arrestors and fire‑extinguishers on‑site. • Attachments: Vicinity map, Upper Whitefish Lake map, Cyclone Lake map, clear‑limits specifications, forest‑fire rules, bear‑habitat safety guide, and several technical drawings. • Procurement: Limited solicitation (sealed bid), open 3/27/2026, close 4/28/2026; no pre‑bid meeting or site visit required.