Summary
The State of South Dakota Department of Public Safety (RFP #26RFP19862) is soliciting proposals to perform hazardous‑fuels reduction (thinning) on approximately 32.85 acres of forest land near Keystone, SD. The work includes removing small‑diameter trees (≤10 in. DBH), limbing to ≥6 ft, and disposing of slash via regulated pile‑burning or chipping/mulching; the contract term is two years with award based primarily on cost per acre and technical merit and requires $1M+ liability insurance and compliance with state BMPs. Site visits are scheduled in July 2026 and proposals are due July 31, 2026 (10:00 PM GMT).