IC Manual Hazard Tree Removal   2

Background
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Sierra Front Field Office (SFFO) is requesting 94 acres hazard tree removal from within the Indian Creek Recreation Area located in Alpine County, Markleeville, California. In 2021, the Tamarack Fire burned through the Indian Creek Recreation Area, resulting in fire-damaged trees that pose an increased risk to public health and safety. The removal of these trees is essential to improve safe usage of the recreational area and enable future restoration actions.

Work Details
The treatment area consists of approximately 94 acres separated into three units within the Indian Creek Recreation Area. Mechanized services such as mastication and felling on slopes 0-35% are required to achieve the desired objectives within the specific project areas.

Manual services may be required on an as-needed basis, including cutting with power saws where slopes are in excess of 35%, mechanized exclusion zones, and other manual services as needed. The Contractor is responsible for accomplishing all work within the designated project areas according to the specifications outlined in Section 4.

Period of Performance
Period of Performance: September 1, 2024, to December 15, 2024

Place of Performance
The services under this contract will be performed within the Indian Creek Recreation Area located in Alpine County, California. The project area is situated approximately 7 miles north of Markleeville, California.