Fort Valley Experimental Forest Thinning and Stand Improvement

The National Forest Foundation is seeking contractors for up to 1,656 acres of ponderosa pine thinning, slash piling, and mastication at Fort Valley Experimental Forest in the Coconino National Forest, Arizona.

National Forest Foundation


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Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM
3 years 1 month
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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ckim@nationalforests.org
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Description

The National Forest Foundation is soliciting proposals for restoration thinning and stand improvement across up to 1,656 acres at Fort Valley Experimental Forest. Work includes hand thinning and piling live and dead ponderosa pine, mastication of trees up to 9 inches DBH, limited slash removal, mistletoe pruning, and related wildfire-fuel reduction activities. Contractors must provide the labor, equipment, supervision, materials, safety controls, fire-prevention measures, and project management needed to complete the work. The proposal must include a technical approach, work plan and schedule, personnel and equipment information, qualifications and relevant experience, three professional references, information regarding failed projects or legal actions, pricing and a proposed payment schedule, and current insurance information. The selected contractor must comply with detailed treatment prescriptions, wildlife and seasonal restrictions, fire-plan requirements, insurance requirements, and conditional payment or performance-security provisions. Work is expected to begin no later than December 15, 2026, and be completed no later than December 15, 2029.

Classification Codes
NAICS115310Support Activities for Forestry
PSCF014Tree Thinning Services
Smart Codes
forest thinning serviceswildfire fuel reductionforest mastication services
Specifications
Service
Timeline
Oct 22, 2026 05:00 PM-Pre-Bid Tour (optional)
Fort Valley Experimental Forest; bidders must RSVP to Chad Kim by October 21, 2026 to receive meeting details.
Nov 06, 2026 12:00 AM-Proposal Due Date
Nov 26, 2026-Anticipated Contract Selection
Nov 30, 2026-Projected Contract Start Date
Dec 15, 2026-Work Start Deadline
Dec 15, 2029-Project Completion Deadline
Requirements
Required
  • Commercial General Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Business Automobile Liability — $1,000,000.00
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Professional Liability/Errors and Omissions — $1,000,000.00
Required
  • Payment Bond — 100%
  • Performance Bond — 100%
  • Financial security Bond — 5%
Scored
  • Minimum 3 references
  • Within the last 5 years
  • Client point of contact required for each reference
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