New and Enhanced Firebreaks

The vendor shall construct approximately 9 miles (47,520 linear feet) of firebreaks, each 50 feet wide (approximately 54.7 acres total treatment area, subject to final staking). Firebreaks will traverse pine and hardwood forest, vegetative brush, and some preexisting trails. Work includes site preparation and clearing (clear all vegetation, trees, stumps, brush, and debris within 50-foot width; remove or grind all stumps to at least 4–6 inches below ground level; fell and remove all trees, snags, and woody debris), debris handling and disposal (all stumps, trees, brush, and debris must be removed from the firebreak corridor; options include chipping/mulching, hauling off-site, piling and burning with permits), grading and surface preparation (grade the firebreak to a smooth, drivable surface free of ruts, large rocks, or obstacles; slope edges gently for erosion control), environmental compliance and BMPs (vendor responsible for obtaining all required permits; implement erosion and sediment control measures; submit Erosion Control Plan, Safety Plan, Emergency Contact List, Fire Prevention Plan, Equipment Spill Response plan before beginning work), and quality assurance (firebreaks must be 50 feet wide, fully cleared, and maintainable by standard equipment; Camp Butner staff will inspect and approve segments progressively).