a. Any machine equipment to be used for this project must be a forestry type mulcher machine with suitable cutting devices such as a “hydro ax”, “Fecon”, Toma-Ax or other suitable cutting head mounted on a machine capable of negotiating forest terrain. All machines used for this project must be at least 110 hp. The Commission reserves the right to reject any piece of equipment that in its opinion will not safely and adequately complete the job. b. One machine must have steel tracks and a minimum horsepower of 150. c. Be able to cut an average of 5 acres per day. d. Be able to cut trees up to 8 inches in diameter. e. Be able to grind the down shrub and top material into pieces less than 1’ long, except for the main bole of trees. f. Be able to completely severe the bole of the tree from the root system. g. The contractor is required to have at least two mowing/cutting machines working on site throughout the period of the contract.
