DNR Mechanical Fuels Reduction Contract- Southeast Region

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources seeks a qualified contractor to perform mechanical fuels reduction (piling and mastication) on 124 acres of state‑owned forestland in Yakima County’s Southeast Region. The work includes cutting, pulling, breaking, and piling woody debris, protecting buffer zones, seed trees, wetlands, and other natural resources, and complying with safety and environmental regulations. Contractor must provide a track‑mounted excavator meeting specific ground‑pressure and reach requirements, maintain a 10 % performance security, and hold required licenses and insurance. Bids must not exceed $250 per acre, with a total potential contract value of up to ~$31,000, and the contract runs from mid‑September to end‑October 2026. • Mechanical piling and optional mastication of fuel loads across seven units (124 acres total). • Strict equipment specifications (track‑mounted excavator, ≤10 psi ground pressure, 22‑ft reach, 360° pivot). • Environmental safeguards: buffer zones, wetlands, seed‑tree protection, and compliance with Washington forest‑fire rules. • Mandatory insurance, performance bond, and licensing (state & federal farm‑labor contractor licenses).