Forestry, Veg. Mgmt, & Restoration | Due September 9, 2026
Maxwell State Lands Fuel Reduction State Lands adjacent to San Isabel National Forest, Colorado
In collaboration with the Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS), NFF is seeking a contractor to conduct service work, including forest thinning and mastication operations, across 194.5 acres of state land in Chaffee County, CO to reduce dense forest fuels that have accumulated due to a century of fire suppression and human development in fire-dependent ecosystems. The CSFS (Implementation Lead) identified and developed this project and will operate as the primary point of contact for the selected contractor during implementation.
This Request for Proposals (RFP) includes 194.5 acres of forest treatments in pinyon-juniper and ponderosa pine stands. All work is to be completed with large wheeled or tracked masticators with either vertical or horizontal mulching head, capable of operating on slopes >20%. Skid-steer mastication equipment is not sufficient for this project.
A mandatory pre-bid tour will be hosted by NFF and CSFS on August 28, 2026. Interested parties must RSVP to the pre-bid tour by contacting Shannon Smith (928.951.1167; [email protected]) before August 24 to receive logistical details. Please inform NFF if you intend to attend but do not have access to required equipment, as space may be limited.
