F -- MACHINE SLASH PILING AND FIRELINE CONSTRUCTION

Machine Slash Piling on the North Zone of the Idaho Panhandle National Forests, Priest Lake, Bonners Ferry and Sandpoint Ranger Districts. An Indefinite Quantity contract with one (1) initial award year and four (4) additional option years. Option renewals based upon contractor performance and Government requirements and funding. Work includes piling of slash, crop tree protection and possible fireline construction for site preparation and fire hazard reduction. Payment Units are based upon Hourly, Per Acre performance. Estimated annual use of this contract is 1200 to 1600 hours. Performance during the initial contract year will primarily be accomplished on the Bonners Ferry and Priest Lake Districts. The Sandpoint District expects little to no work the first season. Contract time is dependent upon volume of work ordered and will be designated on each task order. Estimated start work for each season is the 1st week of June.