BIL_ BARNES RIDGE MASTICATION

The Bureau of Land Management is seeking a contractor to perform hazardous fuels reduction by mechanical mastication of pinyon pine and juniper on approximately 628 acres in Moffat County, Colorado. The project aims to reduce the risk of large and severe wildland fires, enhance big game habitat, and improve forest and rangeland health. The contractor will be required to furnish all equipment, fuel, and personnel necessary to accomplish the specific tasks described in the solicitation. • The project area is approximately 21 miles southwest of Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. • The project is expected to start on August 1, 2026, and be completed by December 15, 2026. • The contractor must have experience with mechanical mastication and provide a list of at least three jobs completed or ongoing in the past five years. • The contractor must describe their proposed technical approach for the project in narrative form. • The contractor must provide a schedule to show how the work will be completed within the period of performance.