F -- Watershed Protection & Restoration Project

The USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Region, has a requirement to Masticate two areas in Douglas County. Area 1 is approximately one mile Northeast of Deckers, Colorado, and Area 2 is also in Douglas County approximately ten miles southwest of Sedalia, Colorado. The end result of this contract will be reduced tree density and openings for Area 1 of the contract and reduce Gambel oak and conifer tree density for Area 2. This contract requires treatment of vegetation and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. This includes furnishing labor, equipment, supervision, transportation, operating supplies, and incidentals. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION The total treatment area is up to approximately 1029 acres in two separate items. When proposals are requested a proposal can be submitted for either or both items. 213 initial acres with an optional 644 additional acres east of Trumbull, Colorado 172 acres on Russell Ridge. A SITE VISIT has been set-up for 15 APRIL 02. If you plan on attending or need details regarding the site visit CONTACT: JIM THINNES 303-275-5613. Solicitation will be available on this website ONLY in approximately 2 weeks. Please submit questions to Christine Dorcheus, USDA Forest Service, Region 2, Procurement & Property Management, 3rd floor, Golden CO 80401-4720 or email [email protected].