Description
The State of Alaska’s Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) is seeking a qualified contractor to perform mechanical habitat and forestry enhancement on approximately 185 acres of the Matanuska Valley Moose Range. The work involves cutting, shearing, crushing, or breaking mature quaking aspen stems, with limited treatment of black spruce and alder, to improve wildlife browse and habitat diversity. Contractors must demonstrate experience with mechanical vegetation management, possess appropriate equipment (e.g., tree shears, feller‑bunchers, bulldozers), and be able to operate safely under frozen‑ground conditions. Bids are to be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM AKST on 11 Nov 2026; questions must be directed in writing to the procurement officer. The contract will be awarded shortly after bid evaluation, with an anticipated start date after award.
• Scope: Mechanical removal/reduction of aspen stems, slash management, and limited conifer treatment on 185 acres.
• Required equipment: Tree shear, masticating head, feller‑buncher, brush hog, chainsaws, bulldozer with shear blade, rolling compactor, or agency‑approved alternatives.
• Minimum experience: Prior work in mechanical vegetation management, forestry, or habitat enhancement; ability to work in frozen‑ground conditions.
• Budget ceiling: Bids over $100,000 may be rejected; certified payroll required for bids > $25,000.
• Submission: Email bid to [email protected] (max 20 MB per email) by 2:00 PM AKST, 11 Nov 2026.