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The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is seeking qualified firms to carry out hazardous fuels reduction work on up to 260 acres of forest within the Dishman Hills Conservation Area in Spokane County. The project's primary objectives are to mitigate the risk of catastrophic wildfires and promote healthier forest conditions by thinning out dense, overgrown, and diseased trees, thereby protecting local communities, infrastructure, and private properties from fire hazards. The selected contractor will be responsible for a range of vegetation management services, including tree thinning, pruning, brush control, equipment operation, and debris disposal. Key tasks involve removing smaller trees to reduce fuel loads, pruning trees to at least 10 feet high while preserving healthy canopy, and managing on-site brush and debris to minimize ladder fuels. The contract specifies stringent standards for equipment use, crew experience, and waste disposal practices. The work is scheduled to commence on September 30, 2024, and conclude by May 1, 2025, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Bidders must possess a valid Washington State business license and demonstrate expertise in forest fuels reduction, including the ability to identify species and apply appropriate silvicultural practices.