FY26 WEST DOLORES RIM MASTICATION

The West Dolores Rim Mastication Project entails mechanical treatment of approximately 132 acres of Bureau of Land Management lands near Egnar, Colorado. The project focuses on reducing hazardous fuels by selectively masticating pinyon and juniper trees, aiming to remove 50 percent of live trees from each species and 50 percent of shrubs taller than 36 inches. This approach transforms the vegetation into mulch, thereby decreasing fuel continuity, improving wildlife habitat, and enhancing ecosystem resilience within the Tres Rios Field Office area. This contract is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS code 115310 and is managed by the National Interagency Fire Center under the Department of the Interior. The contract was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of June 26, 2026. The work will be overseen from the Boise, Idaho office, with Linda Neely serving as the primary point of contact. The project plays a significant role in meeting long-term habitat and fuel reduction objectives on federally managed lands.