Scope: Mulch all live and dead pinyon and juniper trees and saplings except designated leave trees; hand-cut any trees machinery cannot remove.
Finish: Stumps no higher than 6 inches measured uphill, no limbs remaining on stumps, slash lengths no longer than 3 feet, and mulch depth no greater than 6 inches.
Equipment: Provide at least two tracked or wheeled Bullhog mulchers with qualified operators, capable of handling trees up to 26 inches in diameter measured 12 inches above ground uphill and operating safely on slopes up to 35%.
Site: Elevation 5,500–6,500 feet; slopes up to 25%, mostly below 10%. Access includes dirt roads and jeep trails. GPS boundary navigation and equipment washing before entry and exit are required.
Schedule: Begin within 7 calendar days of authorization and complete within 80 calendar days. Work is subject to soil moisture and winter conditions.
Pricing: Provide a per-acre rate and total for 1,047 acres, including all labor, equipment, mobilization, supplies, and operating costs, with no fuel surcharges.
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