Mechanical Slash Treatment and Fuels Reduction

This contract involves treating slash from harvested timber over a 135-acre area near Montrose to reduce wildfire risk and ensure compliance with erosion and fire management standards. The treatment will be carried out using mechanical mastication or chipping methods, with all resulting materials removed from the site. The work aims to support fire prevention efforts while maintaining environmental protections. The contract is a subcontract opportunity under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 562910. It is being issued by the Stewardship Contracting Branch of the USDA Forest Service and was posted in May 2026. Interested parties must submit their responses by June 12, 2026. The project emphasizes both safety and environmental stewardship in managing forest fuels to mitigate wildfire hazards.