1.0 Scope of Work
The intent of this solicitation is to obtain water handling equipment (engines (type 3 and type 6), and tactical water tenders) for use
in the Klamath River Basin WCS Landscape prescribed fire implementation. The Contractor is responsible for all personnel licenses,
licensed equipment, materials, supplies, transportation, lodging, personnel, and supervision and management of those personnel,
necessary to meet or exceed the contract specifications. The resources may be used on prescribed fire project work to include but
not limited to prescribed burn unit preparation, ignition, holding, mop-up, patrol and contingency. The Prescribed Fire Burn Boss or
responsible Government Representative is authorized to administer the technical aspects of this contract.
2.0 Background
The areas within the Klamath River Basin are identified as being at high risk from being impacted by wildfire. These areas have been
prioritized for proactive forest risk reduction treatments at a scale never seen in the area. As a result of this increased pace a scale,
the need for resources to implement prescribed fire has been identified as a high priority. The plan is to utilize all available resources
to implement large scale prescribed fire at a greater pace and scale than our agency is currently able to facilitate.
