USDA Forest Service, NFsNC, Cheoah Ranger District, Graham County N.C. has a requirement to include but not be limited to  various timber stand improvement activities across 13 timber sale units on 279 acres.  Activities may include one or more of the following activities on each unit. 

• Manually slash all unmarked trees between 2-8” DBH and immediately treat with chemical the cut stump of undesirable species including Rhododendron, Mountain Laurel, and vine species
• Basal-bark application of chemical on undesirable stump sprouts, trees, and vines up to 8”
• Manually cut or treat with a basal bark application all white pine stems up to 8” DBH

Herbicide handling and application shall be performed under direct supervision of a licensed North Carolina Applicator.

The contractor must attach a copy of their valid North Carolina Applicator’s License in the bid package.

Work must be completed within 1 year of issuance of Notice To Proceed.

THIS IS A PRE-SOLICIATION ONLY   THE FULL SOLICIATION WITH ATTACHMENTS  WILL BE POSTED ON OR ABOUT APRIL 13, 2020

Total Small Business Set Aside.

Contractor must have active beta.sam account at time proposals are due to be considered for award.

Contact COR to arrange a site visit.

COR:  Chris Griggs  [email protected]             828-479-6431 #4107 

Technical questions can also be answered by Sarah Bridges [email protected]  828-837-5152