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Valley County awards East McCall Unit 6 wildfire mitigation contract to McCall Forestry Solution
Summary
Following a competitive bid opening, the board awarded a 17‑acre East McCall Unit 6 fuel-reduction contract to McCall Forestry Solution at $1,200 per acre ($20,400 total), citing contractor requirements and proximity to prior work.
The Valley County Board of County Commissioners on Nov. 10 awarded the East McCall Unit 6 wildfire mitigation contract to McCall Forestry Solution after opening competitive bids for fuel-reduction work on approximately 17 acres.
Wildfire Mitigation Program Director Mara Hlawatschek read the bids aloud at the meeting. McCall Forestry Solution submitted the lowest bid at $1,200 per acre for a total of $20,400; other bids ranged up to $2,400 per acre. Director Hlawatschek noted the county must ensure new contractors meet program requirements and that the unit is adjacent to sites where other contractors have worked, which affects expectations for performance and site coordination.
Commissioner Neal Thompson moved to award the East McCall Unit 6 contract to McCall Forestry Solution; Commissioner Katlin Caldwell seconded. The commissioners voted unanimously to approve the award.
The award authorizes county staff to proceed with contracting steps required by the Wildfire Mitigation Program and to monitor contractor compliance with program standards. The county did not specify a contract start date in the meeting minutes; procurement follow-up will be handled by the Wildfire Mitigation Program office.
What happens next: Program staff will finalize the contract with McCall Forestry Solution and confirm schedules and compliance requirements before on-the-ground work begins.
