The State of Colorado is seeking a contractor to provide mastication and hand thinning services for 142 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands on the Apishapa State Wildlife Area. The project aims to improve Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep habitat by removing pinyon-juniper trees and promoting understory regeneration. The contractor will be responsible for completing the work by June 30, 2027, and will be required to follow specific treatment prescriptions and environmental considerations. Key aspects of the project include: • Mastication of 67 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands • Hand thinning of 75 acres of pinyon-juniper woodlands • Protection of legacy trees and ponderosa pines • Compliance with environmental regulations and guidelines • Submission of a detailed schedule of work and equipment needs • Provision of a list of equipment and personnel assigned to the project