Buck Helene Fuels Reduction IRSC

2026-11-03

4 / 2 / 2026 Update : Sharing vendors that responded to this RFI1 . Background & PurposeFollowing Hurricane Helene , the U . S . Forest Service seeks capability statements from qualified vendors able to conduct hazardous fuels reduction on steep and rugged terrain within the Wildland Urban Interface ( WUI ) of Western North Carolina . Due to urgent and compelling needs to implement hazardous fuels reduction work , this RFI will remain open for six ( 6 ) calendar days . 2 . Anticipated Scope of WorkManual felling and preparation of damaged timber and small roundwood for helicopter yarding . Helicopter yarding and ground transportation of over 300 , 000 tons of timber . Planning and site preparation for helicopter landings and processing and sort yards for transportation . Maintaining tractor trailer accessibility for loading timber from deck areas . Restoration of deck areas after operations have concluded . Aerial seeding of landslides . 3 . Place of PerformanceVarious locations in Western North Carolina impacted by Tropical Storm Helene . 4 . Period of PerformanceAnticipated start date : Late Spring / Early Summer 2026 . Period of performance is estimated not exceed two operational seasons and will depend on weather , access , and coordination . 5 . Requested Capability Statement ContentCompany information ( UEI , address , POC , socio - economic status ). Relevant experience , especially hazardous fuel reduction , helicopter yarding , steep slope timber operations and Wildland Urban Interface operations . Safety program details and crew qualifications . Equipment lists and mobilization capabilities . Past performance references .

North Carolina

2026-05-05