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Mastication of Red Pine Salvage (Mechanical Vegetation Treatment)

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Response Deadline08/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract involves the mechanical mastication of dead or damaged red pine stands across forest lands in Michigan, utilizing heavy forestry equipment to efficiently clear vegetation and reduce wildfire risk. This work is classified as a subcontract under NAICS code 115310, indicating it falls under forestry services, specifically vegetation treatment activities. All operations must strictly adhere to established environmental and safety standards to protect natural resources, wildlife habitats, and worker safety during execution on state-managed lands. The project is being managed by the Gaylord Oprs Service Center under the Michigan agency, with a clear window for proposals closing on August 11, 2026, and the solicitation posted on August 6, 2026. The work will occur across unspecified forested areas within the state, and contractors are expected to demonstrate capability in deploying specialized mechanical equipment while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational efficiency under varying terrain and ecological conditions.

General Info

Mechanical mastication of dead red pine in Michigan forests to reduce wildfire risk, compliance required, proposal due August 11, 2026.

Agency

Michigan → Gaylord Oprs Service CenterView Agency

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for ForestryView NAICS

Place of Performance

MI, US

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Timeline

PostedAug 6

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Response DeadlineAug 11

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08/11/2026, 02:00:00 PM UTCin 3 days

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AgencyMichigan → Gaylord Oprs Service Center

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Execution of mechanical mastication to clear dead or damaged red pine stands across forest lands in Michigan using heavy forestry equipment, with compliance to environmental and safety standards.

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