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Mechanical Mastication and Pre-Commercial Thinning

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State & Local

Submission Closed03/18/2025, 06:00:00 PM MDT

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NAICS: 115310

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Solicitation # McAllister-Creek-PCT-Highway-21-Blocks-2027.pdf

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Solicitation # 2026-P-03

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AI Contract Overview

This subcontract opportunity, issued by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, requires the performance of mechanical mastication and pre-commercial thinning across 75 acres within the Missoula Unit of Montana. The primary objective of the project is to improve overall forest health and reduce wildfire fuel loads through the utilization of specialized forestry mulching equipment. The project falls under NAICS code 115310 and was posted on February 28, 2025. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of March 19, 2025. Detailed bidding information and submission portals are available through the state's procurement system.

General Info

Agency

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

MT, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of DNRC-LIMTSOL-2025-1131.

The full solicitation package (1 document), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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Ashby Mastication Pct

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PostedFeb 28

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Response DeadlineMar 18

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Submission Closed

03/18/2025, 06:00:00 PM MDT

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyMontana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

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Organization / AgencyMontana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation

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Full Description

Perform mechanical mastication and pre-commercial thinning across 75 acres in the Missoula Unit, Montana, to reduce wildfire fuel loads and improve forest health using forestry mulching equipment.