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StateOfMontana-DNRC-IFB-2027-1408State & Local

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The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s Forestry & Trust Lands Management Division is seeking bids to perform tree slashing operations on 183.3 acres west of Troy, Montana, specifically in Sections 11, 14, 23, and 24 of T31N R34W. The work requires the use of chainsaws or brush cutters to remove all trees—live or dead—with a diameter at breast height under 10 inches, followed by hand-piling the cut material and covering the piles across three designated units. Bidders must carefully review the draft contract, Scope of Work, and associated attachments for complete operational details. Communication with state staff regarding this procurement is strictly prohibited except through the designated procurement officer, Bryant Gauthier, and must be conducted solely via email to maintain eligibility. Any unauthorized contact may result in disqualification. Bids must be submitted through the eMACS platform before the deadline of August 21, 2026, at 11:00 PM MT. The solicitation was posted on August 6, 2026, under StateOfMontana-DNRC-IFB-2027-1408. All questions about the bid requirements must be submitted via the official Q&A Board, while technical support for eMACS functions, such as vendor registration or event responses, should be directed to the eMACS Help Desk. No set-aside preferences or NAICS codes are specified. The place of performance and agency office details are not provided, but all work is confined to the designated Lincoln County location. Bidders are encouraged to consult the eMACS Vendor Handbook for system-specific guidance.

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Tree slashing on 183.3 acres near Troy, Montana, due August 21, 2026, via eMACS, no unauthorized contact permitted.

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Bid Sheet for Slashing, Hand Piling, & Covering Piles

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DNRC IFB 2027-1408 To A T2 Fuels Tree Slashing Project

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Attachment E to T2 Fuels Project Specifications and Prescription

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Attachment H to T2 Fuels Project - Unit Photos

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Good Neighbor Authority Vicinity Map for T2 Fuels Project

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USDA Forest Service Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order R1-2023-02

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Attachment C Forest Fire Rules and Regulations

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Attachment G USFS Camping Requirements

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Attachment D - Working in Bear Habitat Safety Guidelines

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To a T2 Fuels Project Contract Map Attachment B

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Montana Prevailing Wage Rates for Non Construction Services 2026

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The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Forestry & Trust Lands Management Division is soliciting bids for the slashing of trees located west of Troy, MT, Lincoln County, in Sections 11, 14, 23, & 24 T31N R34W. This project requires the use of a chainsaw and/or brush cutter to slash all trees, live or dead, less than a 10” diameter at breast height (DBH), hand pile all cut material, and cover piles across 3 units totaling 183.3 acres. For a more complete description of the requested work to be performed, and requirements herein, please review the applicable draft contract, Scope of Work & Attachments located under the Prerequisites and Buyer Attachments Tabs. From the date this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is issued until an award is made and announced by the procurement officer, bidders shall not communicate with any State staff regarding this procurement, except at the direction of the procurement officer. Email is the preferred method of communication with the procurement officer. Unauthorized contact may disqualify the bidder from further consideration. Bryant Gauthier, bryant.gauthier@mt.gov, (406) 444-6743 Questions relating to any information provided in this event shall be asked through the Q&A Board. For assistance with eMACS functionality only, such as vendor registration or responding to events, see the eMACS Vendor Handbook https://spb.mt.gov/eMACSvesources For additional emacs help not found in the Vendor Handbook, contact the eMACS Help Desk at 406-444-2575, emacs@mt.gov.

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