Specifications include, but are not limited to: Reduce woody vegetation by cutting brush and trees smaller than 10 inches in diameter and removing all Eastern Red Cedars. The thinning work will be done at the direction of the area biologist. All work is to be completed on Kaw WMA. Scheduling contractor will provide agency representative with proposed work schedule prior to beginning. Operator will not be compensated for travel time to and from the work site; or for time spent on maintenance and repair of equipment; or for personal items such as meals, phone calls, breaks, etc. At completion of the work, conduct final inspection with agency representative. Operator has 90 days to complete work upon starting and ALL work is to be completed by May 15, 2024. Work cannot be conducted between Oct 1, 2023, and Dec 31, 2023, Project may be scaled based on budgetary constraints. Large scale timber thinning may be conducted in more than one location but restricted to Kaw WMA. Larger trees (diameter of 6-9 inches) can be felled and all limbs removed to improve efficiency. Stumps should be cut to a height of 6 inches or less. Vendor must supply all labor and equipment to complete the project.
