To A T2 Fuels IFB

The Montana DNRC is soliciting bids for a forest‑fuel‑reduction (T2 Fuels) project covering 183.3 acres west of Troy, MT. The contractor must slash all trees (live or dead) with a diameter at breast height under 10 inches, hand‑pile the resulting slash, and cover each pile with approved burnable paper, while adhering to fire‑safety, bear‑habitat, and USFS requirements. Bids are submitted via the eMACS portal using the provided Bid Sheet. • Slash all trees < 10 in DBH using chainsaws/brush cutters across three units (F6 152.7 ac, F8 9 ac, F9 21.6 ac). • Hand‑pile slash and cover piles with 80 lb Kraft, water‑repellent, non‑toxic paper; maintain required distances from trails, roads, and boundaries. • Follow attached forest fire rules, bear‑habitat guidelines, USFS camping standards, and submit a completed Bid Sheet.docx by 5 PM MDT on 21 Aug 2026.