Mechanical Mastication Services for Wildfire Fuel Reduction

This contract involves performing mechanical mastication over approximately 266 to 269 acres of mixed conifer forest near Baker City, aimed at reducing wildland fuel loads to mitigate wildfire risks. The work entails processing trees up to 9 inches in diameter at breast height into slash segments no longer than 4 feet, while ensuring the protection of residual trees and minimizing soil disturbance throughout the operation. Scheduled under the Wallowa Whitman National Forest and managed by the Department of Agriculture, this subcontract requires the contractor to apply specialized equipment for fuel reduction in a sensitive forest environment. The contract posting date was June 2, 2026, with a response deadline of June 17, 2026. The NAICS code associated with the work is 213112, designating support activities for oil and gas operations, which broadly includes this type of mechanical forest treatment. The project is critical for forest health and wildfire prevention, emphasizing environmental protection practices during the mastication process.