San Poil Forest, Louie Creek

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation are seeking qualified contractors to perform excavator‑based slash piling and scarification on approximately 90.8 acres of forest land in the Louie Creek area. The work involves removing brush, non‑merchant trees, and creating mineral soil exposure of at least 50 % (target 70 %) while protecting seed trees, healthy seedlings, and adhering to strict fire‑season and environmental safeguards. Bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope to a locked box at the Mt Tolman Fire Center by 4 p.m. on 5 Nov 2026. Contractors must hold a SAM.gov registration, an Indian Traders License, TERO Title 10 certification (or accept fees), and $1 M+ liability insurance naming the tribe as additional insured.