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Certified Chainsaw Operator Services

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State & Local

Response Deadline11/16/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Certified Chainsaw Operator Services supports the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation on fire assistance projects. The selected provider will perform heavy fuel removal and hazard mitigation, which includes cutting large debris within firebreaks, moving heavy fuels 40 feet from firebreak interiors, and felling burning snags. The primary objective is to deliver cleared firebreaks and mitigated hazard sites to ensure safety and effectiveness during fire operations. Qualified operators must possess professional-grade equipment and hold specific certifications, including SAWW or S-112 certification along with S-130/S-190 training. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on November 10, 2026, with a response deadline of November 16, 2026.

General Info

Agency

Illinois → RESCONSERV422 - Office of Resource Conservation

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54807.

The full solicitation package (2 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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DNR fire assistance

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Timeline

PostedNov 10

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Response DeadlineNov 16

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Response Deadline

11/16/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyIllinois → RESCONSERV422 - Office of Resource Conservation

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → RESCONSERV422 - Office of Resource Conservation

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Performs heavy fuel removal and hazard mitigation for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) fire assistance projects. Cuts larger debris within firebreaks, moves heavy fuels 40 feet from firebreak interiors, and fells burning snags using professional grade chainsaws. Requires SAWW or S-112 certification and S-130/S-190 training. Delivers cleared firebreaks and mitigated hazard sites.

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