Hand Piling and Pile Covering Services

The contract seeks services for the manual collection and stacking of cut vegetation into designated burn piles, followed by the application of fire-resistant tarps to suppress ignition and maintain moisture levels until a planned prescribed burn occurs. This work is critical for wildfire risk reduction and land management, requiring precise handling of biomass to ensure safety and effectiveness during subsequent controlled burns. All activities must be performed in accordance with prescribed standards to minimize environmental impact and maintain operational safety. This is a Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, exclusive to small businesses as defined by federal guidelines, with the NAICS code 115310 for support activities for forestry. The opportunity is issued by the Alaska State Office of the Department of the Interior as a subcontract and is open for bids until August 21, 2026. Performance location details are not specified but will be tied to federal land management areas in Alaska. Bidders must be prepared to meet all regulatory, logistical, and safety requirements for vegetation handling and fire mitigation under variable terrain and weather conditions.