Marienville RD Manual Site Preparation - 5426035

Site work for a development in Marienville, Pennsylvania. Completed plans call for site work for a development.

A) The objective of this contract is to have site preparation (felling work using approved equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters or other hand tools) and any resulting required slash disposal work accomplished in designated units on the Marienville Ranger District of the Allegheny National Forest. The Marienville Ranger District. The Marienville Ranger District is located South of Route 666. The district is bordered by borough of Tionesta on the West the Town of Wilcox on the East and the Clarion River to the south. B) This solicitation requires tree felling, slash treatment, and related work in compliance with its terms, specifications, and provisions. The work will occur in forested units that may vary in tree size and densities. The work sometimes follows a timber harvest and may require working in logging slash. The dense stocking and/or slash can impede walking and working with chainsaw or brush cutting equipment. Contract work in some project units will result in large numbers of undesirable stems being felled. The contractor shall furnish operating supplies, tools, labor, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals needed to successfully complete the units. Combined Synopsis / Solicitation is attached. Performance location is Marienville Ranger District, Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania The period of performance of this contract is from July 1, 2024 through September 30, 2024. Additional technical information or assistance with locating the specific project areas may be obtained by contacting the following Forest Service Personnel between the hours of 8:00- 4:00 Monday - Friday. William Keesler - Marienville Reforestation Forester (814) 220-5806 william.keesler@usda.gov