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Papa Bear HFR

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7020State & Local

Submission Closed09/13/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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AI Contract Overview

The contract titled "Papa Bear HFR" is a project conducted on US Forest Service lands under the Good Neighbor Authority, managed by the Washington Department of Natural Resources. It involves forest management activities such as thinning and pruning trees, along with piling the resulting slash on-site to promote forest health and safety. The project is valued between $500,000 and $1,500,000, indicating a substantial scope of work. The solicitation was posted on July 30, 2024, with a response deadline of September 13, 2024, allowing interested parties to submit proposals within this timeframe. The primary point of contact for inquiries is Adam Riffle, reachable via email at adam.riffle@dnr.wa.gov or by phone at 360-529-7345. This project is part of a broader effort to improve forest conditions in Washington and is open to contractors with relevant experience and capabilities. More information and the solicitation details can be accessed through the provided online link.

General Info

Agency

Washington Department of Natural Resources

NAICS

115310 - Support Activities for Forestry

Place of Performance

WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

IFB 7020 Hazardous Fuels Reduction Contract Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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IFB 7020 Papa Bear HFR Notification of Amendment

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Contract 7020 Papa Bear Hazardous Fuels Reduction Unit Map

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Papa Bear HFR Unit Map 1-3 Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest

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Papa Bear HFR Unit Map - Contract 7020

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Papa Bear HFR Unit Map Contract 7020

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 30

Solicitation

Response DeadlineSep 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

09/13/2024, 12:00:00 AM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyWashington Department of Natural Resources

Contacts1 person available

OfficeN/A

Organization / AgencyWashington Department of Natural Resources

Office AddressN/A

Contacts

Adam Riffle

contact@example.gov

+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a project on US Forest Service lands under the Good Neighbor Authority. The project includes thinning trees, pruning trees, and piling the slash generated on-site.

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