Mt. Tolman Fire Center, Keller Ridge Thin, Prune and Hand pile

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are soliciting bids for a ladder‑fuel reduction project on the Keller Ridge area of the Mt. Tolman Fire Center. The work consists of chainsaw thinning, pruning, and hand‑piling of slash to create defensible space and improve forest structure across multiple blocks. Bidders must provide $1 M liability insurance, meet fire‑season safety requirements, and submit detailed bid sheets and work plans for each block. The contract must be completed by 2027, with individual block schedules ranging from 5 to 65 days after award.