Mechanical Trail Clearing with Forestry Mulchers

The contract entails mechanical trail clearing using skid steers fitted with forestry mulchers to remove vegetation, underbrush, and small trees along a 29-mile trail corridor, ensuring a consistent 60-inch horizontal and 5–6 feet vertical clearance. The work requires precise execution to maintain trail accessibility and safety while minimizing environmental impact, with all tasks performed using specialized heavy equipment designed for dense forested terrain. Performance is expected to occur in Wiggins, Mississippi, with a strict deadline for proposal submission on August 7, 2026, and the solicitation was posted on July 21, 2026. The project is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, classified under NAICS code 238990 for other specialty trade contractors, and is managed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s CS East 1 division, indicating its alignment with federal land management and recreational trail maintenance goals.